How many inspections has Circle K # in Bushnell had?

Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell 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 Bushnell find?

Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 14, 2024 (Focused Inspection).

Has Circle K # in Bushnell had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Circle K # in Bushnell

Name: Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 14, 2024

7222 Sr 471, Bushnell, FL 33513

Sumter County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Circle K Stores INC(crk)
FDACS Estab #: 309605

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

Overview

Circle K #7549 in Bushnell had 4 inspections on record between February 2023 and August 2024, with a combined 24 violations. The facility corrected multiple critical violations on site during inspections, including hot-holding temperature deficiencies (chicken liver and chili measured below 135°F), cross-contamination issues (raw eggs stored above ready-to-eat pickles), and hand washing lapses. A May 2024 inspection documented a serving tong for grilled sausage items that had not been washed in 6 hours of continuous use, which was sanitized during the inspection. Toxic materials improperly stored near food (air freshener by soda dispenser) were relocated, and an employee observed handling raw food without hand washing was instructed on proper procedures. A February 2023 inspection cited inadequate employee training documentation and missing consumer advisory for breakfast eggs. The most recent inspection on August 14, 2024 was a focused post-hurricane follow-up with no violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

24Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 14, 2024

Circle K # in Bushnell: 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.

2024 — 3 inspections

Aug 14, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JACKIE DEL RIO

Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

May 16, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

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

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

Kitchen area: Heavy dust build up on ceilings and air vent.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Kitchen area: ceiling tiles damaged and water stained.

May 3, 2024 — Re-Inspection Required· 8 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: REGINIA BAKER

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.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Walk-in cooler: Boxes of Raw eggs stored directly above container of pickles. COS: Container of pickles moved to a safe location. x

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP

Retail food service :I In use serving tong for grilled sausage items not washed within 4 hours. Per manager, tong in use since 5 am in the morning and still in use at 11 am. COS: Person in charge washed, rinsed and sanitized the utensil. x

Food service area: Internal temperature of chicken liver on hot display case unit measured 130-132 degrees F. COS: It was determined that the product had been out of temperature for less than 2 hours. Products were reheated to internal temperature of 165 F. x Print Date: 5/3/2024 Page 1 of 3 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf Observation: Kitchen walk-in cooler: Cooked sausage in working container prepared prior to the day of inspection not labeled with the date cooked. COS: Employee dated and labeled the product. x

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 PP

Back hallway: Air freshener hung up by the soda bib dispenser: COS: Employee moved the chemical item to a designated area. x

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Retail food service: Food employee left cash register area and changed tasks without washing hands before putting on gloves to begin food service. COS: Employee washed hands appropriately. Discussed when to wash hands with employee and manager. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Kitchen area: Observed several small flying insects.

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

Kitchen area: Heavy dust build up on ceilings and air vent.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Kitchen area: ceiling tiles damaged and water stained.

2023 — 1 inspection

Feb 6, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 13 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DOUGLAS HULSER

Risk-Based Violations

Retail area: Chili in the dispenser had a temperature of 125 degrees F Held more than 24 hours. COS: Product was voluntarily discarded. x

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

Validation of employee training not available o

3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP

Walk in cooler: open packages of hot dots, sausages and egg rolls, held more than 24 hours did not have proper date marking. COS: open date was determined and discard date was applied. x

3-603.11(A) Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food without informing consumers of the significantly increased risk of consuming such foods by way of a disclosure and reminder using effective written means. 3-603.11(A) PfPf

Consumer advisory for breakfast eggs, not available. o

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Written procedures not available o

Kitchen area: employee was observed washing dishing, then going to get product from walk in cooler with out washing hands, employee was stopped and coached to wash hands. Food service area: Observed employee donning gloves without washing hands. Employee was stopped and hands were washed. o

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Ladies restroom: hand washing sign not available. o

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Kitchen area: Hand sink was used to hold return products I.E . Condoms, Starbucks beverage, empty beer can. Food service area: Green towels and a drink cup were stored around the hand sink. All items were moved away from the hand sinks. x Print Date: 2/6/2023 Page 1 of 4 14 Pf Citation Description: Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf Observation: Retail area: ice chute on the soda fountain had a build up of a black mold like substance. COS: Ice chute was cleaned. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-402.11 Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11

Food service area: employee observed not wearing a beard guard , while working with ready to eat food. o

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Retail area: hot holding Chili dispenser had a temperature of 80 degree's F. COS: Unit was disassembled, cleaned and reassemble, unit temperature reached 140 degrees F. x

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Retail area: ice cream freezer has a heavy build up of ice . o

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Exterior: mop sink backflow device is leaking, faucet on the left side of the building is missing a back flow device. o

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

Retail area walk in cooler: Ceiling has a white mold like substance in front of the condenser unit. Floor under the eggs has a build up for food /paper debris.Kitchen area: Walls have grease build up , area near the back door has cobwebs, and dust. o

Circle K # in Bushnell: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in Bushnell last inspected?: Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 14, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Circle K # in Bushnell had?: Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell 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 Bushnell find?: Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 14, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Circle K # in Bushnell had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in Bushnell?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell 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; 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; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
Does Circle K # in Bushnell have any repeat violations?: Yes, Circle K # 7549 in Bushnell has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.