Circle K # in Lakeland

Last inspected:

3100 N Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

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

Overview

Circle K #7167 in Lakeland had one inspection on record in November 2022, when an inspector found 7 violations including hot dogs held at 127–132°F on a roller grill unit, below the required 135°F minimum. The person in charge voluntarily discarded the hot dogs during the inspection. Additional violations included slime residue on ice chute non-food-contact surfaces of fountain drink machines. A follow-up offsite industry visit was conducted in July 2023 to document compliance discussions regarding recent food safety observations and continuing issues. The facility's food permit application was pending completion of payment processing as of July 2023.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K # in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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 Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: DEREK ELLEDGE

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 . DEREK ELLEDGE, STORE MANAGER TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Food service area- some slime residue on non food contact surfaces of ice chutes on fountain drink machines. o
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
Food service area- hot dogs are out of temperature on the back half of roller grill unit that are not in a reheating stage, internal temperatures taken ranged between 127 and 132 degrees F. COS- person in charge voluntarily discarded the hot dogs. x Print Date: 11/14/2022 Page 1 of 3

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 area- Cases of cups stored on the floor in the outside storage building. o
4-502.13(B) Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head. 4-502.13(B)
Food service area- opened bags in boxes of milk and half and half in the cold hold dispensing unit have tubes that are not cut at an angle. o
4-903.12 Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination. 4-903.12
Food service area- wrapped single use coffee cups stored in same cabinet next to trash can. 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
Back area- dust accumulation on the air cooling units, walls and ceiling in the walk in cooler. Dirt buildup and some trash on floors in the back areas. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back area- ceiling tiles damaged or missing in the back storage room. o

Circle K # in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in Lakeland last inspected?
Circle K # 7167 in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 12, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K # in Lakeland had?
Circle K # 7167 in Lakeland has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K # in Lakeland find?
Circle K # 7167 in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 12, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K # in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K # 7167 in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 7167 in Lakeland are: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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) P; 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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