Inspection Report

Business Name
Circle K
Business Address
721 N 195TH AVE BUCKEYE AZ 85326
Permit Number
FD-02828
Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking
Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection
Inspection Date
1/8/2025
Grade
A
Priority Violation
0
Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 51

Description: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

Comments:

5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained Addl Notes: Observed leak underneath the soda fountain machine. At the time of inspection, the establishment had already placed a work order for the leak and had a plumber on site fixing the leak. Per plumber, the leak was originating from the ice machine above the soda fountain. All plumbing must be maintained in good repair at all times. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. Plumber was still in the process of fixing the leak at the end of the inspection.

Violation #: 55

Repeat Violation

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-201.13 - Core: Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed Addl Notes: Observed missing cove base throughout the back storage room of the establishment. The establishment shall provide coved base throughout the establishment to ensure smooth, easily cleanable surfaces along the floor/wall juncture. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions Addl Notes: Observed accumulation of dirt, dust, and other debris throughout the establishment. Areas of note include along the ceiling and walls of the back storage room, the ceiling and walls of the walk-in refrigerator, and underneath the storage areas of the soda fountain and coffee stations. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed holes in the walls connecting the back storage room and soda fountain area. In addition, observed water damage from current and previous water leak incidents along the same wall. The establishment shall repair and close all holes in the wall to restore it to a smooth, easily cleanable surface and prevent the harborage of pests. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details


No County legal action will result from this inspection.

"A" for Food Safety

Through our grading system, Maricopa County Environmental Services Department provides at-a-glance indications of how food establishments perform during food safety inspections. This system is designed to grade food establishments in terms of food safety requirements and provide recognition to those who choose to participate.

How does it work?

The issuance of grade cards to food establishments is based on voluntary participation. The person in charge, who is present during the inspection, will be asked whether they would like to participate in the Grading System. This will be decided prior to each inspection. If an establishment does not participate in the Grading System, Not Participating or NP will appear on the inspection report, and the inspection will still occur. If an establishment does participate, a grade of A, B, C, or D will be determined at the conclusion of the inspection using the Grading System chart below. Participating establishments will then be provided with a grade card that can be posted in the establishment. The status of the establishment’s grade will also appear on the Restaurant Ratings page of the department’s website.

How can I determine the grade?

The Grading System chart can be used to determine grades earned for establishments that do not participate. Grades are determined by the number of Priority and Priority Foundation violations received at the time of inspection. Violation types are defined in general terms below.

Definitions

Priority Violation
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
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. For example, 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
Minor violation that relates to general maintenance and sanitation (e.g. No sign reminding employees to wash hands).
Cutting Edge Program
All county food-related establishments can partner with Maricopa County to implement a proactive approach to reducing foodborne illness risk factors by implementing food safety systems that include policies, training, and verification processes. Partners enrolled in the Cutting Edge Program receive an A+ when an A is earned.
Grading System The matrix below is used to grade food inspections under the voluntary grading system.
A B B B B B B B C C C C C C D D
Priority 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 1 1 2 2 2 2 3
Priority Foundation 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 5 3 4 0 1 2 3 0

Any legal action for a pattern of non-compliance or permit suspension results in a D.