Circle K # in Ocala

Last inspected:

3550 N Us Highway 441, Ocala, FL 34475

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

Overview

Circle K #2122 in Ocala had two inspections on record between June 2024 and January 2026, with a combined 13 violations. The June 2024 inspection cited 10 violations, including a priority violation for a chemical sanitizer spray bottle registering below the required 50 ppm chlorine concentration, which was corrected on site by emptying and refilling the bottle. A priority violation also documented poisonous materials—rubbing alcohol and fuel octane booster bottles—stored on shelving directly above packaged foods and beverages in the back room; these were relocated during the inspection. Additional priority foundation violations included a pan of meatballs held using time as a public health control without preparation and discard times marked (corrected on site), a spray bottle containing unidentified blue chemical solution in the food service area, and a handwashing sink being used to store damaged packaged beverages (corrected on site). The January 2026 inspection cited 3 violations. All corrected violations were marked on the inspection reports. The facility was provided with kratom age restriction signage, handwashing signage, copies of relevant regulatory rules and department notices, and hemp extract packaging resources during inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
13Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K # in Ocala: 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 Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MICHELLE CARTER

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. Provided: Kratom age restriction signage, handwashing signage, copies of 5K-4.030, of 5K-4.034, Emergency Rule 2ER25-2, Emergency Rule 5KER25-6, April 2025 Department Notice, Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Child-resistant Packaging Resources and Hemp and Hemp Extract for Human Consumption Frequently Asked Questions industry handouts.

Risk-Based Violations

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. 6-301.14Repeat
Back Room - Men's and women's restroom handwashing sinks were observed to not have required signage posted. COS. Handwashing signage was provided during inspection.

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
Subway - An employee was observed assembling sandwiches without wearing an effective facial hair restraint.
5-501.17 Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17Repeat
Back Room - Women's restroom was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle available.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 10 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MICHELLE CARTER

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. Provided: Copy of Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice and kratom age restriction signage.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.12 Food-contact surface of cooking or baking equipment not cleaned at least every 24 hours, or cavity or door seals of microwave oven not cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure. 4-602.12
Food Service - Uno X oven interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of carbon residue.
4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers, is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions, or chlorine solution does not have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and pH of the solution as listed: concentration 25-49 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 120°F; concentration 50-99 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 100°F or pH 8 or less and minimum water temperature 75°F; concentration 100 MG/L, pH 10 or less and minimum water temperature 55°F. 4-501.114(A) PP
Subway - A spray bottle containing chlorine sanitizer solution was observed to register less than 50 ppm when tested. COS. Spray bottle emptied and refilled with chlorine sanitizer solution of proper potency during inspection. x Print Date: 6/14/2024 Page 1 of 4 21 Pf Citation Description: 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 Observation: Food Service - Three open containers of hot dogs and sausages stored in a reach-in cooler were observed to contain date markings which staff identified as being incorrect. COS. Date markings corrected during inspection. x
3-501.19(B)(2) Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(2) PfPf
Subway - A pan of meatballs being held using time as a public health control were observed to not have their preparation/discard time marked or identified. COS. Preparation/discard time was identified by staff and marked accordingly during inspection. x
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Back Room - Bottles of rubbing alcohol and fuel octane booster for retail sale were observed stored on shelving co-mingled with and directly above packaged foods and beverages. COS. Relocated during inspection. x
7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPf
Food Service - A spray bottle containing a blue chemical solution was observed to not contain labeling to identify its contents.
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
Food Service - Handwashing sink basin was observed being used to store damaged packaged beverages. COS. Sink basin emptied during inspection.

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)
Subway - A case of single-use sandwich wrappers was observed stored directly on the floor. COS. Relocated during inspection.
5-501.11 Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside - Dumpster drain plug was observed to be missing.
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 Room - Walk-in cooler fan covers were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of dust.
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.
Retail - Required age restriction signage was not posted adjacent to kratom products displayed for retail sale in the establishment.

Circle K # in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in Ocala last inspected?
Circle K # 2122 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 16, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K # in Ocala had?
Circle K # 2122 in Ocala 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 Ocala find?
Circle K # 2122 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 16, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K # 2122 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 2122 in Ocala 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; 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17.

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