Circle K # in Hastings

Last inspected:

8796 E. Church St, Hastings, FL 32145

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

Overview

Circle K #26278 in Hastings had two inspections on record in 2023. An initial inspection on July 19 met inspection requirements with no violations. A prior inspection on March 14 documented 14 violations, including five high-priority findings: hot-held cheese bread measured at 126°F (minimum required 135°F), which was voluntarily discarded; cold-held milk products in a reach-in cooler measured between 43–46°F (maximum allowed 41°F), also voluntarily discarded; cleaning chemicals stored directly above food-contact napkins and gummy vitamins; rodent droppings observed on the electrical room floor beneath bag-in-box soda storage, with a dead rodent found in a sticky trap; and an employee observed putting on gloves without handwashing before food preparation. A follow-up inspection on March 28 confirmed all compliance issues had been resolved. The facility was required to develop and implement a pest management control program, with notice that future evidence of pest infestation would result in stop-use and stop-sale orders.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
19Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K # in Hastings: 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.

— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: HALEIGH OWENS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Initial inspection. Visit per request #5096936 Vended water machine inspection changed inspection summary from Focused to Met-Inspection Requirements.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: This re inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. The compliance issues that required a re inspection have been resolved and this food establishment has Met Inspection Requirements.

Risk-Based Violations

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 room: (Circle K side) Bottles of cleaners stored on shelf with paper napkins. COS item moved during inspection x Print Date: 3/28/2023 Page 1 of 3
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
Back room: (Circle K) Hand washing sink blocked by bag in box soda. COS item moved during inspection x

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
Kitchen area: (Little Caesars side) Oil, liquid butter and cornmeal removed from original container and not labeled. o
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Back prep room: (Little Caesars side) shelving under dough prep tables lined with cardboard. 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
Kitchen: (Little Caesars side) Employee bag on top of packaged pizzas sauce. COS item removed during inspection. x
— Re-Inspection Required· 14 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program. If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment (if applicable) will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items (if applicable) will be issued until the infestation is eradicated. A copy of the Pest Control Plan Checklist has been provided to the establishment.

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
Kitchen area: Boxes of cheese bread had an internal temperature of 126 degrees F. Item was identified by person in charge as being held by temperature for safety. COS - Boxes of cheese bread were voluntarily discarded during inspection. 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
Retail; Whole milk gallons, 1/2 gallons and pints found with an internal temperature range of 43-46F. 2% milk gallons, 1/2 gallons and pints found with an internal temperature range of 44-46F. Chocolate milk pints found with an internal temperature range of 44-46F. Items in the reach in portion of the walk in cooler. COS items was voluntarily discarded during the inspection.Kitchen area; Pizza sauce with an internal temperature of 42-51F. Sauce used within 4 hour. COS Establishment already utilizes a time system. Pizza sauce placed on time as a public health control. 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 storage room Circle K side: Cleaning chemicals stored on shelf directly above napkins on storage rack next to three compartment sink. Windex bottles stored on shelf with gummy vitamins COS item moved during inspection. x Print Date: 3/14/2023 Page 2 of 5
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Walk in cooler: Open drink stored on shelf in walk in cooler(Little Caesars). o
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
Food prep area: Observed employee putting on gloves without washing hands before working with food. 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
Backroom area: Handwash sink blocked by boxes. Back prep room: Hand washing sink blocked by metal tray, Little caesars side. COS items moved during inspection 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
Back prep room: Establishment is missing a hand wash sign. o Print Date: 3/14/2023 Page 1 of 5 14 Citation Description: 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) Observation: Retail; Buildup of mold like substance inside ice chutes on the self service drink machine. COS item cleaned during inspection. x

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
Back prep room: Bucket of dried milled corn not labeled, bottle of butter flavored oil not labeled and pitchers of oil not labeled. o
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; 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) P
Electrical room: rodent droppings observed on floor in corner under bag in box sodas. Dead rodent observed in sticky trap under bag in box soda storage rack. COS items moved and cleaned during inspection x
4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Kitchen area: Cardboard being used to line shelving. Observed spillage and debris. 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)
Kitchen area: food debris buildup on prepared pizza timed racks. Buildup of debris and mold like substance on gaskets of reach in cooler. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Kitchen area: Ceiling tiles missing. 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
Warewash area: Dirt like substance and debris build up on wall behind 3 compartment sink. Food debris build up on wall behind prep table and dirt like substance build up on walls in back prep room by cooler door. Buildup of debris on floor under ware washing sink. Syrup like substance build up on counter under Froster machine. Walk in cooler; Buildup of debris on floor under storage racks. Buildup of mold like substance on gaskets and around door frame on little caesars walk in cooler. 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
Back prep room: Personal jacket stored over bottles of water. o

Circle K # in Hastings: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in Hastings last inspected?
Circle K # 26278 in Hastings was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 19, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K # in Hastings had?
Circle K # 26278 in Hastings 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 Hastings find?
Circle K # 26278 in Hastings was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 19, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K # in Hastings had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K # 26278 in Hastings has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in Hastings?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 26278 in Hastings are: 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; 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 P; 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.
Does Circle K # in Hastings have any repeat violations?
Yes, Circle K # 26278 in Hastings has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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 P; 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.

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