Circle K # in Ocala
Last inspected:
6155 Sw Highway 200, Ocala, FL 34476Part of: Circle K Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Circle K #2123 in Ocala has 7 inspections on record since November 2022 with a total of 9 violations, all corrected during or after inspection. The facility has been subject to multiple focused inspections in response to consumer complaints, including visits in January 2026, September 2025, June 2023, and February 2023. A November 2022 sanitation inspection identified 18 violations spanning improper chemical storage (asphalt degreaser and detergent stored directly above food packaging), unmarked ready-to-eat dairy products exceeding the 7-day maximum hold time, and an unlabeled chemical spray bottle; all violations were corrected on site. A repeat violation for dairy creamer date marking recurred during an April 2025 inspection and was corrected during that visit. The most recent focused inspection on January 5, 2026 in response to a consumer complaint resulted in zero violations, with the issues from the complaint addressed with management.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Circle K # in Ocala: FDACS Inspection History (7)
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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5147578. The issues described in the consumer complaint
were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection
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.
This focused inspection is being conducted in response to Request # 5138406. The issues described in the consumer complaint
were addressed with the person in charge during the focused inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
Retail - Several ceiling tiles were observed to be water damaged. Hardee's - A ceiling tile
was observed to be missing.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
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 and handwashing signage.
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) PfPfRepeat
Food Service - Open pouches of dairy creamer stored in a refrigerated dispenser unit were
observed to contain date markings indicating an intended discard date which exceeds the maximum
allowed 7 day limit. COS. Pouches re-date marked not to exceed the maximum allowed 7 day limit during
inspection.
Repeat
COS
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Repeat
COS
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 Room - Men's restroom handwashing sink was observed to not have required signage
posted. COS. Handwashing signage provided during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-304.14(B)
Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between
uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)
(1)
Food Service - A wiping cloth was observed stored in a bucket of quaternary ammonium
sanitizer solution which registered less than 150 ppm when tested. COS. Bucket emptied and wiping cloth
relocated during 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)
Hardee's - Exterior surfaces of ovens and refrigerators near the biscuit station were
observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of flour.
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
Hardee's - Exterior surfaces of walls and pipes in near the biscuit station were observed to
not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of flour; sections of wall and floor in the walk-in
freezer were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the formation of a sheet of ice.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Hardee's - Multiple floor tiles were observed to be damaged.
6-403.11
Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other
suitable facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use
articles are protected from contamination. 6-403.11Repeat
Hardee's - Employee personal item storage area was observed to be located on shelving
directly above packages of apple sauce and boxes of single-use gloves used by the establishment.
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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. COS. Kratom age restriction signage was provided during
inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit performed to follow-up on Hurricane Debby
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is in response to Consumer Complaint Request # 5098788. The issues described in the consumer
complaint were addressed with the person in charge.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused inspection is in response to Consumer Complaint Request # 5092717. The issues described in the consumer
complaint were addressed with the person in charge.
Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that
contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Food Establishment manufactures, processes, packs, holds, prepares or sells products intended for human consumption that
contain hemp, hemp extract, CBD or other cannabinoids.
Provided current copy of s. 581.217, Florida Statutes, pertaining to labeling requirements of hemp extract products.
The issues described in Consumer Complaint Request # 5088029 were addressed with the person in charge.
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
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)
Hardees - Soda fountain nozzle surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent
the accumulation of dried residue. COS. Cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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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
Hardees - Microwave interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of hardened food residue.
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Print Date: 11/28/2022
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Citation Description: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and
the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P
Observation: Hardees - An open container of hot dogs stored in a reach-in cooler was observed to contain a date
marking indicating an intended discard date of 11/27. COS. Voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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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
Hardees - Open containers of buttermilk and pasteurized liquid egg stored in a reach-in cooler were
observed to not contain date markings. COS. Opening dates identified by staff and marked accordingly during
inspection.
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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 chemical degreaser was observed to not be labeled to identify
its contents. COS. Labeled during inspection.
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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
Outside - Bottles of asphalt degreaser and detergent were observed stored on storage shed shelving
directly above cases of single-use lids and pizza clamshells. COS. Relocated during inspection.
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Print Date: 11/28/2022
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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 - Required age restriction signage was not posted adjacent to hemp inhalation products
displayed for retail sale in the establishment. COS. Provided hemp inhalation age restriction signage.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the
food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when
used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for
safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Hardees - Tongs were observed stored between uses inside of a container of ambient temperature
water. COS. Relocated during inspection.
x
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or
utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Food Service - A pan containing clean soda nozzles was observed stored below a hand soap
dispenser and automatic disposable towel dispenser subject to potential splash contamination. COS. Relocated
during inspection.
x
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 - Cases of single-use cups were observed stored in the storage shed directly on the floor.
COS. Relocated during inspection.
x
4-501.11
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact,
tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept
sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Hardees - Large ice formations were observed accumulating below the walk-in freezer condenser unit.
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4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Hardees - Hood vent surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the
accumulation of dried grease residue.
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4-601.11(B)
Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other
soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Food Service - Oven and Pizza oven interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a
frequency to prevent the accumulation of encrusted carbon residue.
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4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other
debris. 4-601.11(C)
Hardees - Reach-in cooler interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to
prevent the accumulation of hardened product spillage.
o
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Back Room - Women's restroom was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle available.
o
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.
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
Hardees - Surfaces of wall and pipes near the biscuit prep station were observed to not be cleaned at
a frequency to prevent the accumulation of flour.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Hardees - Multiple floor tiles near the fryer station were observed to be damaged.
o
6-403.11
Area designated for employees to eat, drink, or use tobacco, or lockers or other suitable
facilities not located so that food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles are protected
from contamination. 6-403.11
Food Service - Employee personal food items were observed stored on reach-in freezer shelving
directly above foods intended for preparation/sale. COS. Relocated during inspection.
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Print Date: 11/28/2022
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Circle K # in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Circle K # in Ocala last inspected?
- Circle K # 2123 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 5, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Circle K # in Ocala had?
- Circle K # 2123 in Ocala has 7 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 # 2123 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 5, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Circle K # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Circle K # 2123 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 # 2123 in Ocala are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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; 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.
- Does Circle K # in Ocala have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Circle K # 2123 in Ocala has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.
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