Maricopa County, AZ

Circle K

Permit ID: FD-02457

Permit Type: Retail Food Establishment

9110 W Van Buren St Tolleson 85353

*PRIORITY VIOLATION is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
Not Participating
1

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
20
Proper cold holding temperatures
PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Observed the following items in open air sandwich cooler at 52-53 degrees F: sandwiches with meat or egg, Lunchables, and cheese. Per PIC, items have been in unit since yesterday. When brought to attention, items were discarded. Per PIC, they check the temperature 3-4 times a day. Discussed taking more time when checking the thermometer and make sure the temperature is under 40 degrees F. Ensure proper cold holding temperatures of 41 degrees F or less at all times.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Inspection Comments

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 0 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Verbally reviewed the inspection rights with the PIC, Amy B. Name of PIC is under "signer." Emailed report.


Definitions
Priority violation is a major violation that directly contributes to increasing the risk of foodborne illness or injury.
e.g. - Food employees do not properly wash hands when required
Priority foundation violation is a minor violation that does not directly contribute to an increased risk of foodborne illness but failure to correct this violation may lead to the occurrence of a priority violation.
e.g.- Hand washing soap and paper towels not available at hand wash sink (may lead directly to food employees not properly washing hands when required)
Core violation is a minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation.
e.g. -No sign reminding employees to wash hands
Verification Visits are inspections of establishments enrolled in the MCESD Cutting Edge Program, which requires an enhanced food safety program and ongoing demonstration of active managerial control. Verification Visit inspections found in compliance with Cutting Edge program requirements receive an “A” grade.
The matrix below has been used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system starting on October 14, 2011.