Circle K in Chiefland
Last inspected:
803 N Main St, Chiefland, FL 32626Part of: Circle K Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Circle K #2709087 in Chiefland had 3 inspections on record between September 2023 and November 2025. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 documented 8 violations, including priority foundation issues with sanitizer test kit availability, handwashing sink accessibility, and hand drying provisions in the kitchen. The handwashing sink accessibility violation was corrected on site during the inspection when a storage container was relocated. An August 2024 inspection found 4 violations. A September 2023 focused inspection conducted as an emergency response assessment for Hurricane Idalia documented no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Circle K in Chiefland: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
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.
The issues described in the associated consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge during this visit per request
Risk-Based Violations
74
Retailer selling hemp or hemp extract intended for Human Consumption did not post
a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF
HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO PERSONS UNDER THE
AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age
signage for hemp or hemp extract consumption. COS - Hemp extract signage was provided and posted
before completion of the inspection.
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
Circle K Kitchen - Hand wash station was used to store a container. COS - Container was
relocated making the hand wash station accessible for use.
6-301.11
Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand
cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not
provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean
towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high
velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Circle K Kitchen - No means of drying hands at the hand wash station adjacent to ware
washing sink.
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)
Circle K Kitchen - No visible thermometer located in two door cooler near door entrance.
Ambient air temperature is 37 degrees F.
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)
Circle K Kitchen - Boxes of single use cups stored directly on the floor.
4-302.14
Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of
sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf
Circle K Kitchen - No sanitizer test were able to provided during the inspection.
83
Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and
conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM
TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.Repeat
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age
signage for the retail sale of kratom. COS - Kratom proof of age signage was provided and posted before
completion of the inspection.
94
Food establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells food
products intended for human consumption beyond the scope of the existing permitted food establishment
type pursuant to 5K-4.020, F.A.C. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10
days.
Retail area - Food Establishment was permitted as type 123 with limited food service. Food
establishment has added a kitchen which cooks from raw and offers full food service. Food Establishment
type was changed to type 124. See Comments
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INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS
Violation No.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
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.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-304.14(B)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between
uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)
(1)
Food Processing Area - Wet wiping cloths observed on food preparation tables and
counters. Discussed with management.
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)
Back Room Area - Boxes of single use cups stored directly on the floor.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food Processing Area - Old food residue and debris located on flooring of baking sheet
cabinetry. Discussed with management.
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 - Observed soda syrup spillage located under soda syrup racks and
pumps.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Circle K in Chiefland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Circle K in Chiefland last inspected?
- Circle K #2709087 in Chiefland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 4, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Circle K in Chiefland had?
- Circle K #2709087 in Chiefland has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K in Chiefland find?
- Circle K #2709087 in Chiefland was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 4, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Circle K in Chiefland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Circle K #2709087 in Chiefland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Circle K in Chiefland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K #2709087 in Chiefland are: 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); 3-304.14(B): Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B) (1); 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.
- Does Circle K in Chiefland have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Circle K #2709087 in Chiefland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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).
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