Maricopa County, AZ

Circle K Store No 2701346

Permit ID: FD-02778

Permit Type: E & D

1330 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
Not Participating
0

Violation Description

Violation Comments

Correct By
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Core-3-305.11, C: Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises>>>>>Observed several boxes of frozen food as well as several bags of ice stored on the ground in this establishment's walk in freezer. Please elevate all foods in question prior to next routine inspection. Food shall always be protected from contamination in a clean, dry location that is at least 6 inches off of the ground.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
47
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Core-4-602.13, C: Nonfood Contact Surfaces>>>>>Observed the wall behind the bag in the box soda shelving in the back area of this establishment to be splattered with soda syrup. Please thoroughly clean the area in question prior to next routine inspection. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
52
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Core-5-501.115, C: Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures>>>>>Observed a large accumulation of discarded refuse and spilled liquid in and around the outside refuse enclosure used by this establishment. Please thoroughly clean and maintain as clean the area in question prior to next routine inspection.
Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods>>>>>Observed several area in disrepair in this establishment including the baseboards and coved bases underneath the 3 compartment sink, a hole in the wall in the back room and several areas of missing or broken floor tiles throughout the establishment. Please repair all areas in question prior to next routine inspection Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection Core-6-501.12, C: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions>>>>>Observed an accumulation of discarded refuse on the ground of the walk in refrigerator as well as dust on the ceilings of the walk in refrigerator as well. Please thoroughly deep clean the area in question prior to next routine inspection. >>>>>3rd Consecutive Violation<<<<<<
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 (Albert S.) and delivered a copy of their inspection rights with the inspection report. This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation and 6 Core Violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. 2-102.12(A), C – Certified Food Protection Manager - No employee with supervisory and management responsibility with the authority to direct and control food preparation that is deemed a certified food protection manager. - PIC stated no one at this establishment is a Certified Food Manager - PIC was instructed that one employee must obtain a Food Manager Certification prior to next routine 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.