Inspection Report

Business Name
Circle K

Business Address
2011 S ELLSWORTH RD MESA AZ 85209

Permit Number
FD-65753

Permit Type
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Inspection Purpose
Food Routine Inspection

Inspection Date
7/30/2024

Grade
B

Priority Violation
1

Inspection Status
Completed

Violations

Violation #: 22

Description: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures

Comments:

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: 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.

Addl Notes: Observed western omelet, sausage, eggs and cheese biscuit, ham, eggs cheese croissant, Italian Panini, Canadian bacon biscuit, brunch biscuit, sausage double, cheese and beer pretzel burger, Angus burger, pack of rib sandwich, beef cheeseburger, chicken and Swiss and ham and Swiss with an internal temperature of 56-60*F in the walk-in cooler. According to PIC, food had been previously frozen and thawed in the walk-in cooler for a day. All TCS foods were discarded at time of inspection

Violation #: 33

Description: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment for Temperature Control

Comments:

4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Addl Notes: Observed walk-in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 56*F. According to management, walk-in cooler has been down for 1 week prior to inspection and provided a service ticket that had been previously submitted. Repairs have not been completed and walk-in cooler is being used to store and thaw TCS foods. New food order will arrive on 7.31 and foods will be moved to freezer until repairs are completed and walk-in cooler is functional. Walk-in cooler must be repaired before 7.31.24. Observed walk-in cooler holding ambient air temperature of 56*F. According to management, walk-in cooler has been down for 1 week prior to inspection and provided a service ticket that had been previously submitted. Repairs have not been completed and walk-in cooler is being used to store and thaw TCS foods. New food order will arrive on 7.31 and foods will be moved to freezer until repairs are completed and walk-in cooler is functional. Walk-in cooler must be repaired before 7.31.24.

Violation #: 55

Description: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and Clean

Comments:

6-501.11 - Core: Repairing -Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods Addl Notes: Observed two roof leaks near main entrance area and freezer. A bucket was being used to collect water. Management provided a service request that was previously submitted prior to inspection and are awaiting repairs to be completed. Please repair prior to next routine inspection.

Comments/Details

Predefined Comment: Due to the violations noted on this inspection report, County legal action may result from this inspection.
Establishment underwent remodel and continues to serve and handle open food operations.

Establishment completed a remodel, installing new tiles and plumbing fixtures throughout store. A new mop sink was installed in back of establishment, with all new FRP without prior approval. Handwashing sinks had been previously removed. Remodel plans must be submitted to the Department for approval. Please visit https://maricopacountyaz-energovweb.tylerhost.net/apps/selfservice#/home to submit plans.
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"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.
Violation Category	Grade A	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade B	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade C	Grade D	Grade D
Priority	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	1	0	1	1	2	2	2	more than 2	more than 3
Priority Foundation	0	1	2	3	4	0	1	2	5	3	4	0	1	2	more than 3	more than 0

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