Circle 7

415 E Mckellips Rd, Mesa, AZ 85203

Grocery / Market

License: Food Establishment - Retail Food

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Circle 7 has four inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly zero violations before.

The city-wide average sits at 95, which Circle 7's 78 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 3, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed raw chorizo in refrigerator stored above bottles of water. Chorizo was moved so that it was no longer above ready to eat food. All raw animal proteins must be stored below ready-to-eat (RTE) foods and stored according to cooking temperature at all times to prevent cross contamination. PIC properly stored all raw animal proteins according to the final cooking temperature based on the cooking parameters in § 3-401.11 of the Food Code

3-302.11(A1-2)

Food label missing or inaccurate

Inspector notes: Observed ice bagged for sale by the establishment in ice freezer in the front sidewalk of the store. Discussed ensuring that ice packaged for sale contains a label with the name of the business, the address of the business, and a phone number

3-602.11(A)(B1-4)(B6-7)(C)(D)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed ice machine without the front shield/plate covering the parts of the machine responsible for making the ice, leaving the basin of ice exposed to the environment. Please ensure that ice machine has covering replaced

4-501.11

Jul 23, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 7, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Oct 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Food obtained from unapproved source

Inspector notes: Observed 22 units of senor- chelada Michelada mix with no label of origin or manufacturing source. Items documented and embargoed

3-201.11(A-B)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle 7 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Circle 7 on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

How does Circle 7 compare to other restaurants in Mesa?

Circle 7 most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Mesa average of 95.

Has Circle 7's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Circle 7 have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly zero earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Circle 7 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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