Maricopa County, AZ

Circle K

Permit ID: FD-02774

Permit Type: E & D

119 W University 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.
Grade
Priority Violation *
Cutting Edge Participant

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures>>>>>Observed a large accumulation of refuse in and around the outside refuse receptacle. PIC stated it would be cleaned up as soon as possible. Storage area and enclosure shall be maintained clean and free of unnecessary items and litter.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions>>>>>Observed the room with the soda bag in the boxes to have a large accumulation of soda syrup splatter on the ground. Also observed the floor sink in the same room to have a large accumulation of refuse and organic matter in the sink basin. PIC stated the areas in question would be cleaned as soon as possible. Always maintain physical facilities and equipment in clean condition and good repair.
Corrected At Time Of 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 (Luis C.) 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 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 2 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Reviewed time-as-a-control methods for this establishment with the PIC during this inspection. 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.