Circle K in Lake City

Last inspected:

938 W Duval St, Lake City, FL 32025

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

Overview

Circle K #2706618 in Lake City has had 6 inspections on record since August 2022 with 0 stop-sale orders. The facility recorded 8 total violations across that period, most recently a backflow device violation on the front spigot cited in October 2025. A date-marking violation on chili at the self-service hot dog station was documented in May 2023 and corrected on site during that inspection. An employee health procedure violation regarding vomiting and diarrheal event response protocols was cited in August 2022. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 met sanitation requirements with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K in Lake City: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MOUSE BALL, PERSON IN CHARGE GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Product Re-inspection Required· 1 violation· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Product re-inspection check back.

Risk-Based Violations

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.
K-chill shots, Ultra Enhanced gold shots, Krypic Kratom shots, Ultimate capsules, and Vina Zen capsules not labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4
— Product Re-inspection Required· 3 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

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. No Hemp and limited amount of Kratom during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Outside area - No back flow device on Spigot at front of store.
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 - Excessive dust build up on front window seal. COS - Cleaned during inspection.
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.
K-chill shots, Ultra Enhanced gold shots, Krypic Kratom shots, Ultimate capsules, and Vina Zen capsules not labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . SHANNON OTT, MANAGER GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.17(B) 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) PfPf
Retail area - Box chili at self service hot dog station not date marked. COS - Box chili voluntarily discarded during inspection. x
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KENNETH DAVIDSON, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: Inhalable hemp extract proof of age signage was provided.

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
Food establishment does not have a written procedure that addresses all six components for responding to a vomiting and diarrheal event. o
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.
Retail Area - Food establishment does not have the required departmental proof of age signage for inhalable hemp extract. COS - Inhalable hemp extract signage was provided and posted before completion of the inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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)
Outside Storage Building - Boxes of single use cups stored directly on the floor. COS - All boxes were properly stored off the floor during the inspection. x

Circle K in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K in Lake City last inspected?
Circle K #2706618 in Lake City was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 2, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K in Lake City had?
Circle K #2706618 in Lake City has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K in Lake City find?
Circle K #2706618 in Lake City was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 2, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K in Lake City had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K #2706618 in Lake City has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K in Lake City?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K #2706618 in Lake City are: 3-501.17(B): 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; 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; 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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