Circle K Store # in Starke
Last inspected:
312 W Brownlee St, Starke, FL 32091Part of: Circle K Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Circle K Store #1294 in Starke has had 3 inspections on record between September 2022 and September 2025, citing a combined 17 violations. The facility met sanitation inspection requirements in all three inspections. A September 2022 inspection documented priority violations including tongs for roller grill items not cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours—corrected on site during the inspection—and sanitizer displayed directly over ready-to-eat flavored water, also corrected on site. A September 2024 inspection cited a priority foundation violation for a missing backflow device on a side store spigot. The most recent inspection on September 18, 2025 involved a consumer complaint (request #5139026) and found the facility had a small amount of kratom in compliance and no hemp products at the time of inspection.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Circle K Store # in Starke: FDACS Inspection History (3)
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
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.
Food establishment had no hemp at time of inspection. Food establishment had small amount of Kratom that was in compliance.
Consumer complaint request # 5139026. Issues described in the consumer complaint were discussed with the person in charge.
Routine inspection conducted.
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
Food processing area - Employee heating food not wearing hair restraint.
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
No lid on trash can in unisex restroom.
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 area - Excessive dust build up on fan guards in walk in cooler.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 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.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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)
Retail area - Bulk box creamer tubes not cut on the diagonal.
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)
Back room area - Togo cups stored on floor of stockroom.
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 side of store spigot.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Multiple stained and damaged ceiling tiles through out store.
6-501.14
Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source
of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public
health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Back room area - Ceiling vents have excessive dust build up.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements
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 .
ANGELINA CREWS, STORE MANAGER
GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(C)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food
not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not
met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Retail : Tongs used for roller grill items not cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. COS : tongs cleaned
and sanitized during inspection.
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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
Retail : Sanitizer displayed directly over ready to eat flavored water. COS : items moved to appropriate
location.
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Print Date: 9/8/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Processing area : no ambient air thermometer provided in preparation cooler. COS : ambient
thermometer provided.
x
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where
it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Stockroom : Bag in box soda stored directly on floor.
o
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)
Retail : Shipping boxes of single use cups and lids stored directly on floor.
o
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other
debris. 4-601.11(C)
Preparation Area : Old food particle buildup on interior surfaces of pizza pan cabinet. COS : all utensils
removed, washed and sanitized; cabinet cleaned and sanitized.
x
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered
when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside : Lid left open on dumpster at times when no garbage is being disposed.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Stockroom : Missing ceiling tile.
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
Stockroom : dust buildup on air vent cover in hallway.
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Circle K Store # in Starke: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Circle K Store # in Starke last inspected?
- Circle K Store # 1294 in Starke was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 18, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Circle K Store # in Starke had?
- Circle K Store # 1294 in Starke has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K Store # in Starke find?
- Circle K Store # 1294 in Starke was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 18, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Circle K Store # in Starke had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Circle K Store # 1294 in Starke has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Circle K Store # in Starke?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K Store # 1294 in Starke are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P; 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 P.
- Does Circle K Store # in Starke have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Circle K Store # 1294 in Starke 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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