When was Circle K # in Gainesville last inspected?

Circle K # 1416 in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 12, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Circle K # in Gainesville had?

Circle K # 1416 in Gainesville 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 Gainesville find?

Circle K # 1416 in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 12, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

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

Yes, Circle K # 1416 in Gainesville has 7 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Does Circle K # in Gainesville have any repeat violations?

Yes, Circle K # 1416 in Gainesville has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).

Circle K # in Gainesville

Name: Circle K # 1416 in Gainesville Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 12, 2026

1515 N Main St, Gainesville, FL 32601

Orange County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Circle K Stores INC(crk)
FDACS Estab #: 370616

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

Overview

Circle K #1416 in Gainesville experienced significant food safety enforcement in October 2025 when an inspector issued seven stop-sale orders for products attractive to children (kratom products under Florida Statute 581.217), labeling violations, container requirement failures, and hand contamination. All products were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. The facility's most serious violation came during the same October 2025 inspection when an employee was observed placing pizza toppings without washing hands after putting hands in pockets; the inspector intervened to stop the process, the employee washed hands, and a stop-sale order was issued. Additional October 2025 findings included a can opener with food residue buildup in the Little Caesars processing area (corrected on site), maintenance chemicals stored above over-the-counter medicines (corrected on site), and handwashing sink deficiencies including missing paper towels and cleaning equipment blocking access (corrected on site). A December 2025 follow-up inspection required no violations. A March 2026 inspection documented four violations, and the facility met sanitation requirements. Historical records from March 2023 showed the facility had stored hot dogs at unsafe temperatures (98–100°F versus the required 135°F minimum), failed to date-mark opened ready-to-eat products, and lacked written procedures for responding to vomit or diarrhea events.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

31Violations

7Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 12, 2026

Circle K # in Gainesville: 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 12, 2026 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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

Little Caesars processing area - Employees working with exposed foods were observed not wearing adequate hair and beard restraints. Inspector discussed requirements with the person in charge.

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

Little Caesars warewashing area - There was an accumulation of old food debris and soil on both drain boards of the warewashing sink. Cos - Warewashing sink was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

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

Little Caesars processing area - There was an accumulation of buildup on the outer surfaces and handles of the dough stand mixer.

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

There were multiple ceiling air exhaust and intake covers with a buildup of accumulated dust throughout the food establishment. Little Caesars processing area - There is an accumulation of residue on the floor and coving behind dough stand mixer.

2025 — 2 inspections

Dec 16, 2025 — Product Re-inspection Required· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Focused Inspection - 30 day check-back related to compliance of Emergency Rule 5KER25-4.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Oct 21, 2025 — Product Re-inspection Required· 17 violations· 7 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: DAVID CANO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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 was observed to have Kratom Products intended for Human Consumption. Kratom status changed to YES during inspection. Inspector provided: Copies of 5K-4.030, of 5K-4.034, Emergency Rule 2ER25-2, Emergency Rule 5KER25-4, Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Child-resistant Packaging Resources, Hemp and Hemp Extract for Human Consumption FAQ industry handouts, Hemp Age Restriction Placard and Kratom Age Restriction Placard. Per Request #5141259, a Routine Summarized Inspection was completed and the inspector addressed the issues in the Consumer Complaint with the person in charge.

Risk-Based Violations

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

Little Caesars processing area - Can opener blade used to open time/temperature control for safety (tcs) foods was observed to have a buildup of old food residue. Cos - Can opener blade was cleaned and sanitized. 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

Circle K backroom area - Maintenance chemical cleaners were observed to be stored over retail over the counter medicines on overstock shelf. Cos - Over the counter medicines were adequately relocated. 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

Little Caesars processing area - Observed employee put hands in pocket then proceed to place toppings on pizza without washing hands first. Inspector intervened to stop process. Employee washed hands and returned to processing area. Employees washed hands as necessary there after. Stop Sale and Release order issued. See Order.

71 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.

Hemp or Hemp Extract products intended for human consumption were observed to be sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C. Stop Sale and Release issued. See Order. x

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.

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. Cos Hemp age restriction sign was provided by inspector and posted by the person in charge. x

75 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for human consumption is distributed or sold in packaging that does not include: 1. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract by an independent testing laboratory; 2. The batch number; 3. The Internet address of a website where batch information may be obtained; 4. The expiration date; 5. The number of milligrams of each marketed cannabinoid per serving. s. 581.217(7)(a)2. a. - e., F.S. and 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.

Hemp or Hemp Extract products intended for human consumption were observed to be distributed or sold in containers that did not include: 1. A scannable barcode or quick response code linked to the certificate of analysis of the hemp extract by an independent testing laboratory; 2. The expiration date. Stop Sale and Release issued. See Order. x Print Date: 10/22/2025 Page 1 of 4 77 x Citation Description: Hemp or hemp extract for human consumption is attractive to children, containing color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C. Observation: Hemp or hemp extract products intended for human consumption were observed to be attractive to children, containing color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C. Stop Sale and Release issued. See Order.

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 processing area - Wiping cloth and cleaning equipment were stored at handwashing sink. Cos - All unnecessary items were adequately relocated.

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 processing area - No means for drying hands available at handwashing sink. Cos Paper towels were provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

Little Caesars processing area - Multiple employees working with exposed foods were observed to not be wearing adequate beard covering. Cos - Beard coverings were acquired and worn.

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Little Caesars processing area - Employee working with exposed foods was wearing a bracelet. Cos - Bracelet was removed.

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 backroom area - Container with straws was stored on the floor. Cos - Straws were adequately relocated. Container with straws was stored touching soiled mop bucket. Cos - Straws were voluntarily discarded.

Little Caesars processing area - There was an accumulation of buildup on the water faucet/sprayer mount of the warewashing sink. Cos - Faucet and mount were adequately cleaned and sanitized during the inspection.

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

Little Caesars processing area - There was an accumulation of buildup on the outer surfaces and handles of the floor dough mixer and on table legs and wheels next to floor mixer.

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

Little Caesars processing area - There was an accumulation of dust buildup on the ceiling a/c register cover over the warewashing sink area. There was an accumulation of buildup on the floor in various spots around the floor dough mixer area. Circle K backroom area - There was an accumulation of dust on the ceiling a/c register in the restroom hallway.

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. 6-501.110Repeat

Circle K backroom area - Employee beverage was stored over retail foods on overstock shelf. Cos - Employee beverage was adequately relocated. Employee bicycle was stored in backroom area leaning up against overstock candy display unit. Cos - Bicycle was adequately relocated. Little Caesars processing area - Various employee cups, personal phone, set of keys, and handbag were stored on shelves over foods. Cos - All employee personal belongings were adequately relocated.

81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.

Various Kratom products intended for human consumption were improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7 Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package. See comments. o

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.

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. Cos - Kratom Age Restriction placard was provided by inspector and posted by the person in charge.