How many inspections has Circle K # in East Palatka had?

Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka 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 East Palatka find?

Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

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

No, Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Circle K # in East Palatka

Name: Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: May 7, 2025

241 S Us Highway 17, East Palatka, FL 32131

Putnam County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Circle K Stores INC(crk)
FDACS Estab #: 370062

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

Overview

Circle K #2117 in East Palatka has been inspected three times since August 2022, with 28 total violations on record. The most recent inspection on May 7, 2025 documented 18 violations, including two high-priority (P) findings and four intermediate (Pf) findings. A chemical cleaning bottle was stored directly on top of ready-to-eat product intended for consumer consumption; the manager relocated the chemical to appropriate storage during the inspection. A sink spray nozzle hung below the flood rim level of a prep sink, creating a backflow contamination risk; the manager had the nozzle repaired during the inspection and it measured above the flood rim at the end of inspection. Additional intermediate violations included missing required components in the vomiting and diarrheal event cleanup procedures, live flying insects documented throughout the establishment, and a handwash sink at the cashier stand blocked by boxes preventing employee access, which was corrected on site. The facility's earlier inspections in August 2022 documented 10 violations combined. The establishment responded to corrections during the May 2025 inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

28Violations

Last inspected FDACS: May 7, 2025

Circle K # in East Palatka: 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

May 7, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: NIKKI GILCHRIST

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

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

This food establishment has written procedures for the cleanup of vomiting or diarrheal events should it occur, which is missing the following minimum required component(s) (Segregation of the affected area). Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.

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

Coffee Storage (Circle K): Chemical cleaning bottle stored on top of ready to eat product meant for consumer consumption. COS: Manager moved chemical to appropriate storage. x

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

Men's Restroom: No handwash sign posted.

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

Cashier stand (Circle K): Handwash sink blocked by boxes preventing access to sink. COS: Employee moved boxes from in front of sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)

Retail (Circle K): Ingredient list not readily available for donuts/pastries in case on retail floor. COS: Ingredient list was discovered underneath unit. List placed on top for customer access. x

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

Food Entity: Live flying insects throughout establishment.

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Retail (Circle K): Food stored directly on floor. COS: Manager placed food items on cart.

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

Kitchen (Hardees): Employees working with exposed food observed not using a beard guard or hair net.

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)

Outside Shed (Circle K): Single use items stored directly on floor.

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Kitchen (Hardees): Milk crate used for storage.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Warewash Room: Warewash spray nozzle is not clean due to residue buildup.

5-202.13 Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or one inch, whichever is greater; or no air gap present between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment. 5-202.13 P

Prep Sink: Sink spray nozzle hangs below the flood rim level of the sink. COS: Manager had spray nozzle repaired during inspection. Spray nozzle was above flood rim at end of inspection. x Print Date: 5/7/2025 Page 2 of 4 49 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Back Room: No backflow device installed below the splitter on the mop sink.

5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115

Outside: Dumpster area had build up of debris.Grease trap area (Hardees): Grease receptacle has build up of residue.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Backroom: Mop stored in bucket not allowing for proper drying.

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

Walk in Freezer: Ice build up inside walk in freezer and surrounding door jam, floor. Walk in cooler: Fans have buildup of debris. Soda Tower (Circle K): Residue buildup on wall by soda tower.Backroom: Ceiling tiles have buildup of residue throughout establishment. Backroom: Cobwebs on ceiling by walk in cooler.

6-501.14 Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14

Kitchen (Hardees): Kitchen vents have residue buildup.

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

Walk in Cooler(Hardees): Personal food stored over ready to eat products meant for consumer consumption. COS: Manager moved personal items to bottom shelf away from items meant for consumer consumption.Back Room/Kitchen (Hardees): Personal items stored throughout both areas in food preparation areas and over items meant for consumer consumption. COS: Manager relocated items to proper storage area.

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.

Front Counter (Circle K): No signage for age restriction use for Kratom products. COS: Signage provided.

2022 — 2 inspections

Aug 10, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BRIAN BOSTON

Comments: The issues described in request #5082987 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 3, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request #5082668 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Hemp Inhalation Age Restriction Sign (FDACS P-01961) provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)

Circle K: Dr. Pepper soda nozzle not clean due to a mold like build up. (COS) Nozzle replaced with a clean nozzle during inspection. x

74 Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.

Circle K: No age restriction sign posted for Hemp Extract inhalant. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Hardees: Squeeze bottles of margarine, BBQ Sauce, Hambursauce, mustard and ketchup not labeled. (COS) bottles labeled during inspection. x

3-304.14(B)(1) 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)

Hardees: Wet wiping cloth stored on the sandwich table. (COS) Wiping cloth placed in sanitizer bucket during inspection. 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)

Hardees: Sandwich boxes stored on the sanwich table and bread rack by the exit door not inverted properly. (COS) Boxes inverted during inspection. x

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Circle K: Inverted plastic crated being used as shelving for cans of peanuts in the cabinet under the boiled peanuts in retail. o

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Hardees: Side of the sandwich table where mechanics are exposed is not clean due to a heavy build up of a grease like substance. Buttons on soda machine are not clean due to a build up of a grease like substance. 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

Hardees: Floor under the fryer not clean due to a heavy buildup of a grease like substance. Floor under the tea station not clean due to trash and food debris. Counter under the soda machine not clean due to trash and food debris. Floors under the shelving in the walk in cooler are not clean due to trash and debris.Circle K: Floors in the walk in cooler not clean due to trash and debris. Ceilings and fan covers in the walk in cooler are not clean due to a buildup of a dust like substance. o

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

Hardees: Cardboard used as flooring at the entry to the walk in cooler and in front of the sandwich table. (COS) Cardboard voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

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

Circle K: Ceiling tiles water damaged throughout the retail area. o

Circle K # in East Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in East Palatka last inspected?: Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 7, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K # in East Palatka had?: Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka 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 East Palatka find?: Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 7, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K # in East Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in East Palatka?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 2117 in East Palatka are: 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; 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 Pf; 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 Pf.