How many inspections has Circle K#1885 in Stuart had?

Circle K#1885 in Stuart has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K#1885 in Stuart find?

Circle K#1885 in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Circle K#1885 in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Circle K#1885 in Stuart has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Circle K#1885 in Stuart

Name: Circle K#1885 in Stuart Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 27, 2026

5750 Se Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34997

St. Lucie County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Circle K Stores INC(crk)
FDACS Estab #: 193256

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

Overview

Circle K #1885 in Stuart has been subject to four stop-sale orders since December 2025, all issued for labeling violations and temperature control failures. A stop-sale order issued December 10, 2025 for misbranded products was followed by a second labeling violation order the same day, along with separate orders for adulterated time/temperature control foods and failure to maintain proper hot-holding temperatures and time-as-a-public-health-control procedures. All products were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management under inspector witness. The December 10, 2025 inspection documented 18 violations, including priority-level findings: hot-held items (bacon and cheddar potato skins taquitos, ranchero steak and cheese tornados, and monterey chicken in the roller grill) measured 130–134°F when the minimum required temperature is 135°F; cold-held items in the front open cooler including sausage, egg and cheese muffins measured at 44°F and colby jack and hard salami packages at 47°F, above the 41°F maximum; and hot sandwiches displayed using time as a public health control (sausage, double cheese and bacon on pretzel bun, ham, egg and cheese croissant, and sausage and bacon egg and cheese tornados) were not discarded after the time limit expired. The person in charge lacked a certified food protection certificate and was unable to answer food safety questions correctly. Products were corrected on site or discarded during the inspection. A follow-up focused inspection on January 27, 2026 issued a check-back release.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

18Violations

4Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: January 27, 2026

Circle K#1885 in Stuart: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

2026 — 2 inspections

Jan 27, 2026 — Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request # 5149249 Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling

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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

Jan 22, 2026 — Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: TERRI RAINEY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Establishment has requested to voluntarily discard product The original Stop-Sale Order issued 12/10/2025 remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food pending stop-sale orders.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

Dec 10, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 18 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: SHASHWATEE PAUL, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Stop Sale Order issued. Food establishment may visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 to request a written release of the Stop Sale Order. If the product contains a controlled substance, a court order obtained by a law enforcement agency may be required before the Department may release the product for destruction. Failure to obtain a written release from the Department prior to moving the stopped product or failure to comply with the terms of the Department's written release will result in Administrative Action.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf

Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance due to certified food protection certificate not available, priority violations observed and person in charge was unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to their food operation. o

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

Retail Area- Roof inside microwave next to coffee station had old food build up.

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

Retail Area - Loaded bacon and cheddar potato skins taquito, ranchero steak & cheese tornado and monterey chicken in the roller grill unit measured 130-134 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: All food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Stop sale and release issued. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses, and symptoms. Employee health guide provided. o Print Date: 12/11/2025 Page 1 of 4 2 Pf Citation Description: Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf Observation: Person in charge was unable to provide employee reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner. Reporting agreement document provided.

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Retail Area - Multiple food items were measured out of temperature in the front open cooler: Sausage, egg & cheese muffin 44*F, and colby Jack & hard salami packages 47*F. COS: Products were cooled down during visit. x

3-501.19(B)(3) Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not served or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(3) PP

Retail Area - Hot sandwiches displayed inside hot case next to register including sausage, double cheese and bacon on a pretzel bun, ham, egg and cheese croissant, sausage, egg & cheese tornados and bacon, egg & cheese tornados held using time as a public health control were found not discarded after the time limit. COS: Items were voluntarily discarded during visit. Stop sale order and release issued. See supplements. x

74 Retailer selling hemp or hemp extract intended for Human Consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION 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 Area - Age restriction sign for hemp extract products including canned beverages intended for human consumption not present. COS, sign posted during visit.

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 Processing Area - Hand wash sink next to prep table was blocked by trash can. COS: Trash can was removed from the front of hand wash sink during visit.

95 Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C.

No certified food protection manager certificate available at the time of inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-303.12 Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12Repeat

Retail Area - Tubs and packages of ice cream inside walk-in freezer found with heavy ice build up. Backroom: Packages of hot dog stored on the floor of reach-in cooler next to ice machine found with water accumulation on the floor of the cooler.

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)

Backroom: Scoop used to dispense ice from ice machine was stored on top of ice machine and exposed to contamination.

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)

Backroom: Box and few sleeves of single use cups stored directly on floor next to storage racks.

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

Backroom - Accumulation of water on floor of the reach-in cooler next to ice machine. Retail Area - Ice cream chest freezer had ice buildup.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Food Processing Area - Hand wash sink next to prep table found with slow draining.

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

Retail Area - Heavy build up of ice found on floor, fan guards and shelving inside walk-in freezer.

6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16

Backroom - Wet mop stored inside the wringer of mop bucket next to mop sink and unable to air-dry.

6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110

Backroom- Employee personal food found stored with wholesome food items in a reach-in coolers.

81 Kratom products for human consumption not labeled as required by Chapter 500, F.S. 5K-4.030(3)(a), F.A.C.Repeat

Cashier Area - Kratom product was not labeled with the net weight. Stop sale order issued. See supplements.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 12/11/2025 Page 1 of 3

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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.

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Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Time as a public health control: procedures and records.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

2023 — 1 inspection

Jul 13, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Offsite visit conducted for Initial Inspection on Request #5096224. 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.

Circle K#1885 in Stuart: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Circle K#1885 in Stuart
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Jan 27, 2026	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling
Dec 10, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.11 Misbranded.* Labeling Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector vi…
Dec 10, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper hot holding temperatures.
Dec 10, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Time as a public health contr…

Circle K#1885 in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K#1885 in Stuart last inspected?: Circle K#1885 in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 27, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Circle K#1885 in Stuart had?: Circle K#1885 in Stuart has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K#1885 in Stuart find?: Circle K#1885 in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Circle K#1885 in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Circle K#1885 in Stuart has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Circle K#1885 in Stuart?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K#1885 in Stuart are: 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 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 Pf.