Circle K in Bartow

Last inspected:

7695 State Road 60 E, Bartow, FL 33830

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

Overview

Circle K Store #7321 in Bartow experienced temperature control failures during an April 2023 inspection. Hot-held chicken nuggets and tenders measured between 110°F and 126°F in the hot-hold unit when the minimum safe temperature is 135°F; the person in charge voluntarily discarded the out-of-temperature items during the inspection. A cold-hold dispensing unit containing dairy-based coffee creamer registered 58°F when the maximum safe temperature is 41°F; the creamer was discarded and the unit was taken out of service. Both violations were corrected on site. The facility met inspection requirements overall.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K in Bartow: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: TAMMY CRAFT

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . TAMMY CRAFT, STORE MANAGER TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Food service area- in store packaged hot breaded chicken nuggets and chicken tenders are out of temperature in the hot hold unit, internal temperatures taken ranged from 110 to 126 degrees F. COS- person in charge voluntarily discarded the out of temperature food items. x
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Food service area- opened bag in box of dairy based coffee creamer in the cold hold dispensing unit is out of temperature, internal temperature taken was 58 degrees F, unit is not keeping temperature at or below 41 degrees F for time and temperature for safety food. COS- person in charge placed a sign on the unit as being out of order, dairy based coffee creamer product was voluntarily discarded. x Print Date: 4/28/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Back area- clean tongs stored touching unclean wall behind the 3 compartment sink while hanging below the shelf rack. COS- person in charge moved the tongs to be stored in clean plastic storage container. x
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Outside area- some cases of single use articles stored on the floor inside the storage pod unit. o
6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114
Outside area- trash littering ground and old unused or non working equipment in the back of the building, some pooling water on the equipment. o
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Food service and back areas- personal articles and food stored with wholesome retail food and/or food equipment on storage shelves in the areas. COS- person in charge moved the articles and food to designated areas for personal articles and food storage. x

Circle K in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K in Bartow last inspected?
Circle K Store #7321 in Bartow was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 28, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K in Bartow had?
Circle K Store #7321 in Bartow has 1 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K in Bartow find?
Circle K Store #7321 in Bartow was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 28, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K in Bartow had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K Store #7321 in Bartow has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K in Bartow?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K Store #7321 in Bartow are: 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 4-903.11(A): Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B).

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