A98

CIRCLE K #3121

4505 HYLAS LN, Huntersville, NC 28078

Food Stands · NC permit/State ID 2060022807

Latest gradeA (98)

Last inspectedOct 26, 2026

Inspections on record23

On record sinceMay 1, 2015

Score history

May 1, 2015Higher is betterOct 26, 2026

Inspections & violations

Oct 26, 2026 A 98 · 5 violations

#16 · Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed black build up on ice chute at drink station. Recommend higher frequency and more thorough cleaning. -0 points-

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed no date mark for open container of ready to eat pico de gallo in walk in cooler. PIC stated that condiments are opened and stored for no more than 48 hours but have not been date marked in the past. CDI - PIC placed date stickers on pico de gallo. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on wheeled platforms in walk in freezer that are less than 6 inches above the floor. -0 points-

#40 · Personal cleanliness −0.5

2-303.11 Remove jewelry on hands and arms while preparing food. A plain ring, such as a wedding band, is allowed. Observed employee wearing wrist watch while preparing food. -0.5 points-

#47 · Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

4-101.19/4-202.16 Non FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT that are exposed to splash, spillage, or other FOOD soiling or that require frequent cleaning shall be constructed of a CORROSION-RESISTANT, nonabsorbent, and SMOOTH material. NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES shall be free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices, and designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. Observed cardboard box in walk in cooler being used as a container to hold bags of chopped onions and packages of pico de gallo. Replace cardboard box with item that is smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent. -0 points-

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May 18, 2026 A 99 · 2 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM in establishment during inspection. -1 point- For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#54 · Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

5-501.113(B) Keep dumpster, outside waste containers covered with tight-fitting lids or doors. Observed sliding doors open on dumpster. Keep sliding doors and lids closed when not in use to prevent rodent and insect infestation. -0 points-

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Aug 1, 2025 A 98.5 · 3 violations

#23 · Proper date marking & disposition −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.17 (A) or (B) Date mark/label all TCS foods that are ready-to-eat once opened or prepared and are to be held for more than 24 hours. -Pf. Establish a date marking system consistent with 3-501.17 (A) or (B). Additional date marking system options are found in 3-501.17 (D). Observed opened containers of pico de gallo and coleslaw in walk in cooler without date mark. PIC did not now date that either were opened. CDI - PIC discarded pico de gallo and coleslaw. -1.5 points- For more information, please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0iLZb7v0UM and Date Marking Food Safely https://youtu.be/BOPsSNUajYs .

#39 · Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

3-305.11 Store food in a clean, dry location, not exposed to contamination. Keep at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed boxes of food stored on floor in walk in freezer. -0 points-

#45 · Single-use & single-service articles: properly stored & used

4-903.11(A)(C) Store single-use and single-service articles in a clean, dry location; where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and at least 6 inches above the floor. Observed box of single use cups stored on floor in dry storage area. -0 points-

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Feb 20, 2025 A 98 · 3 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager −1

Repeat violation

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed no CFPM on duty during inspection. REPEAT For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: www.mecknc.gov/foodsafety

#10 · Handwashing sinks supplied & accessible −1

Corrected during inspection

6-301.14 Post a handwash sign at each handsink.Observed no Hand wash signs at any of the handwashing sinks.. CDI EHS left several hand wash sign

#49 · Non-food contact surfaces clean

4-601.11(C ) Keep non food contact surfaces of equipment clean to avoid build up of dust, food residue or debris.4-602.13 Non food contact surfaces of equipment shall be cleaned frequently to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed yellow nozzle (under oreo)of Cappuccino and Hot chocolate machine with debris hanging off the nozzle.

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Jul 22, 2024 A 98.5 · 2 violations

#2 · Certified Food Protection Manager

2-102.12 (A) PIC shall demonstrate knowledge by being a certified food protection manager. Observed CFPM certificate expired last month. PIC took the class a few weeks ago. For more information on becoming a certified food protection manager please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation

#21 · Proper hot holding temperatures −1.5

Corrected during inspection

3-501.16(A)(1) Maintain TCS foods in hot holding at 135F or above. -P Observed jumbo wings and chicken bites below 135F see temp chart.CDI.. PIC reheated wings and crispy bites For more information, please visit: https://health.mecknc.gov/envhealth/food-and-facilities-sanitation or view our training videos at the following weblinks: What are TCS Foods https://youtu.be/bRvqAETDjQU and Safe Food Temperatures https://youtu.be/tXP09IK-1TQ .

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Jan 25, 2024 A 100 · 0 violations

No violations were recorded for this inspection.

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Sep 11, 2023 A 96.5 · details not yet loaded