Circle K
Permit ID: FD-02726
Permit Type: Retail Food Establishment
802 S Hardy Dr Tempe 85281
*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.
NA means not available. See detailed inspection reports for additional information.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant
08
Adequate hand washing facilities supplied & accessible
Priority Foundation-5-205.11, Pf: Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing.>>>>>Observed an employee rinsing out a drip tray from a beverage dispensing station in the handwashing sink located behind the cash registers. Employee was instructed to use the 3 compartment sink in the back room area to wash dishes.
Handwashing sinks shall be used for handwashing only and no other purpose.
Corrected At Time Of Inspection
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law>>>>>Observed the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink faucet to be leaking and in disrepair. PIC stated a work order would be placed immediately to have the backflow prevention device repaired or replaced.
A reinspection to verify the AVB on the mop sink faucet has been serviced will take place within 3 business days.
Correct Prior To Reinspection
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures>>>>>Observed an accumulation of discarded boxes, bits of refuse and plant debris in the outside refuse enclosure. PIC instructed an employee to clean the area in question and properly dispose of the refuse during this inspection.
Always maintain refuse areas and enclosures in clean condition and good repair.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions>>>>>Observed a pool of standing liquid on the ground inside the walk in refrigerator. PIC instructed an employee to mop up the water during this inspection.
Always maintain physical facilities in clean condition and good repair.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
Inspection Comments
Due to COVID-19 concerns a signature was not obtained from the operator during this inspection. The inspector verbally reviewed the establishment's inspection rights with the person in charge (Manhel J.) and delivered a copy of their inspection rights in an email with the inspection report. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 1 Priority, 1 Priority Foundation and 2 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. A reinspection to verify the AVB on the mop sink faucet has been serviced will take place within 3 business days. Inspection report delivered via email.
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.
