Circle K # in Alachua

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15089 Nw Us Highway 441, Alachua, FL 32615

Part of: Circle K Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Circle K #6265 in Alachua has had 4 inspections on record since February 2023, with 8 total violations documented. A priority violation for improper chemical storage was cited in December 2024 — a chemical spray bottle was stored on the food service counter next to packaged snacks and was immediately relocated during the inspection. In February 2023, chicken tenders held beyond the 4-hour time limit in a self-service display case were voluntarily discarded. The facility has been required to submit documentation demonstrating its water supply comes from an approved source; approved water and sewage source documentation was obtained during an offsite focused inspection on February 18, 2025. The most recent inspection on February 18, 2025 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K # in Alachua: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to ensure required and/or requested documentation has been received from the food establishment originally requested on 12/18/24. Approved water and sewage source was obtained.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to: [email protected].

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: CHELSEA MEREDITH

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Food Establishment must submit updated documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. Please submit the documents within 30 days of this visit to: [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PPRepeat
Food Service Counter - Chemical spray bottle stored on food service counter next to and above packaged snacks. COS - Spray bottle was immediately relocated during the inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Retail Area - No visible thermometer located in open air cooler containing milk. Ambient air temperature is 39 degrees F.
6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area - Observed a visible gap exposing daylight between double front doors. Discussed with manager.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Room Area - Water stained and missing ceiling tiles in dry storage area.
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back Room Area - Dust buildup on overhead refrigeration units and fans inside the walk in cooler. Ware Washing Area - Black residue buildup in air gap from ware wash sink. Discussed with manager.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.19(B)(3) Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not served or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(3) PP
Retail area - Chicken tenders in self service display case held on time exceeded the 4 four time limit. COS - Chicken tenders voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back room area - Excessive rust and dirt build up on walk in cooler floor. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Multiple stained and damaged ceiling tiles through out store. o

Circle K # in Alachua: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in Alachua last inspected?
Circle K # 6265 in Alachua was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 18, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Circle K # in Alachua had?
Circle K # 6265 in Alachua has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K # in Alachua find?
Circle K # 6265 in Alachua was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Circle K # in Alachua had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K # 6265 in Alachua has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in Alachua?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 6265 in Alachua are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 3-501.19(B)(3): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not served or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(3) P; 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12.
Does Circle K # in Alachua have any repeat violations?
Yes, Circle K # 6265 in Alachua has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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