How many inspections has Circle K in Ocala had?

Circle K #6619 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 #6619 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 7, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Circle K in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Circle K #6619 in Ocala has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Circle K in Ocala

Name: Circle K #6619 in Ocala Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: April 7, 2025

3739 Nw Blitchton Rd, Ocala, FL 34475

Marion County · Convenience Store Significant FS AND/OR Packaged Ice · FDACS
Owner: Circle K Stores INC(crk)
FDACS Estab #: 399941

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

Overview

Circle K #6619 in Ocala had one focused inspection on record conducted April 7, 2025 with zero violations, a follow-up to a March 6, 2025 sanitation inspection that cited six violations. The March inspection identified non-functional handwashing soap dispensers in the processing area and men's restroom, both corrected on site during the inspection. The facility was notified that failure to provide hot water at the men's restroom handwashing sink within 30 days may result in administrative action. The most recent inspection on April 7, 2025 verified compliance with no further violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: April 7, 2025

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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Apr 7, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MARY MINIE

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 6, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MARY MINIE

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. Failure to provide hot water at the men's restroom handwashing sink in 30 days may result in Administrative Action. The establishment can email [email protected] to schedule an inspector verification visit if hot water is made available prior to 30 days. Provided: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice, hemp, kratom and handwashing signage.

Risk-Based Violations

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.Repeat

Retail - Required age restriction signage was not posted adjacent to hemp inhalation products displayed for retail sale in the establishment. COS. Hemp inhalation age restriction signage was provided during inspection.

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 - Women's restroom handwashing sink was observed to not have required signage posted. COS. Handwashing signage was provided during inspection.

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Processing - Warewashing area handwashing sink motion activated hand soap dispenser was observed to be non-functional at the time of inspection. Back Room - Men's restroom handwashing sink was obseved to not have hand cleanser available. COS. Hand soap dispenser batteries and soap cartridges were replaced by staff 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)

Processing - A wet wiping cloth was observed stored between uses held outside of sanitizer solution.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Food Service - Two door reach-in freezer interior cavity surfaces were observed to not be cleaned at a frequency to prevent the accumulation of a sheet of ice.

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.Repeat

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.

Circle K in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K in Ocala last inspected?: Circle K #6619 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on April 7, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Circle K in Ocala had?: Circle K #6619 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 #6619 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on April 7, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Circle K in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Circle K #6619 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 #6619 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; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 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).