Circle K # in Tallahassee
Last inspected:
2009 W Pensacola St, Tallahassee, FL 32304Part of: Circle K Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Circle K #5178 in Tallahassee has had 5 inspections on record between August 2022 and February 2026, with no violations documented during routine compliance inspections. However, the facility has received multiple stop-sale and stop-use orders since December 2025 addressing equipment sanitation, temperature control, and labeling compliance. A stop-use order issued December 9, 2025 for unsanitary equipment (food and nonfood-contact surfaces) required the equipment to be obtained, repaired, or replaced and checked before release. On the same date, stop-sale orders were issued for adulterated time/temperature control products held above the required 41°F and for products without proper time-marking records; both products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. A focused inspection on February 27, 2026 documented a fresh toppings case at 36°F and issued another stop-sale order for labeling violations. The facility was directed to contact FDACS for a written release once corrections and required documentation have been obtained.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Circle K # in Tallahassee: FDACS Inspection History (5)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 3 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
Comments: 2ER25-2 and 5KER25-6 provided.
Fresh toppings case released, 36 degrees F.
Stop Sale Order issued. 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. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in
Administrative Action.
Risk-Based Violations
81
Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-6.
Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in
5KER25-6, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.
Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-6. Kratom
products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-6,
expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package. COS,
Product was voluntarily discarded and witnessed by inspector. Stop Sale order and Release issued, see
order. Stop Sale order issues, see order.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP SALE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the Business
Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Labeling
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: This check-back focused inspection is being conducted offsite to document an attempt at a verbal conversation with food
establishment management regarding product compliance with Emergency Rule 5KER25-6. An onsite check-back will occur on or
about 30 days from today's date.
Stop Use Order issued on 12/09/25 remains in effect.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
Risk-Based Violations
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 Fresh Toppings case: Internal temperature of coleslaw was 43.3 degrees F. See
the comments section of the Food Safety Inspection Report and the Food Safety Inspection Supplemental
Report.
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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
Hot case area: CK Crispy Bites did not have a time-mark. COS- Time of preparation was
known and product was time-marked appropriately.
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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
Hot case area: Sausage and Pepperoni pizzas held past discard time of 11:02 am. Product
was discovered at 1:15pm. See the comments section of the Food Safety Inspection Report and the Food
Safety Inspection Supplemental Report.
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Print Date: 12/9/2025
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Citation Description: 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.
Observation: No current Certified Food Protection Manager. See the comments section of the Food
Safety Inspection Report.
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
Men's restroom area: No soap at handwash sink.
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
Warewash area: Handwash sink blocked with sanitizer bucket in sink basin. COS- Sanitizer
bucket was moved to an appropriate location.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to
eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies;
routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as
trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Back left corner of warewash area: Observed small flying insects by the bag-in-box soda.
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 preparation area: Food employee with facial hair, working with exposed foods, did not
have a beard net.
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)
Warewash area: Clean serving spoons not stored inverted. COS- Spoons were inverted.
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
Retail area, Fresh Toppings unit area: Unit is not maintaining TCS foods below 41 degrees
F. See the comments section of the Food Safety Inspection Report and the Food Safety Inspection
Supplemental Report.
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not
provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14Repeat
Men's restroom area: Restroom door is not self-closing.
81
Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4.
Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in
5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the
package.
Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom
products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in
5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the
package. See the comments section of the Food Safety Inspection Report.
A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
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.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 12/9/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the
meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives
notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order
warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use,
or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed
article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1, 2 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
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Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you
must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the
facts alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
Nikki Jenkins
I, _____________________________________________________
the person in charge of CIRCLE K # 5178 hereby waive a notice and a
hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
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(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
NIKKI JENKINS, SM
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 12/9/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Copy of 2023 Senate Bill 1676 Department Notice provided at time of visit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Employee health guide provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Circle K # in Tallahassee: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (6)
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.
Circle K # in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Circle K # in Tallahassee last inspected?
- Circle K # 5178 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 27, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Circle K # in Tallahassee had?
- Circle K # 5178 in Tallahassee has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K # in Tallahassee find?
- Circle K # 5178 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 27, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Circle K # in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Circle K # 5178 in Tallahassee has 6 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 # in Tallahassee?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 5178 in Tallahassee are: 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; 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; 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) P.
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