Circle K # in Tampa

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1410 E Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33604

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

Overview

Circle K #0159 in Tampa had one inspection on record in September 2025 that identified seven violations, including repeat temperature control failures. An inspector measured a sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich stored at the edge of an open-air cooler at 47°F, exceeding the 41°F maximum for cold-held ready-to-eat foods — the sandwich was moved to quickly chill during the inspection. Tongs used for roller grill foods had not been cleaned and sanitized for more than four hours; clean tongs were provided on site. The facility also lacked functioning soap dispensers at handwashing sinks in the restroom and warewashing area, and had not ensured employees were informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report health-related information to management. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K # in Tampa: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEFANIA

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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

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 area: Tongs used for roller grill foods not cleaned and sanitized at least every 4 hours. COS: Tongs were replaced for clean tongs.
2-103.11(O) 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) PfPf
Employees not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health related to foodborne illnesses.
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) PPRepeat
Retail area: Internal temperature of sausage, egg, and cheese sandwich stored by edge of open air cooler measured 47 F. Sandwich in the back measured 41 F and below. COS: Sandwiches by the edge of open air cooler were moved to quickly chill. Print Date: 9/22/2025 Page 1 of 2 Repeat COS o Y x x Y x 21 Pf x Citation Description: 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 Observation: Prep area: No date marking on bag of hotdogs opened 3 days prior in reach-in cooler. Sausages date marked with a ready date of 09/11 and discard date of 09/16. Sausages were opened today and 09/11 was the date they were received. COS: Hotdogs were date marked and correct sticker added to sausages.
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
Restroom and Warewashing room: No soap available at handwashing sinks. Dispensers not functioning. COS: Soap bottles provided for handwashing sinks.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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)
Warewashing room: Clean utensils and trays exposed to handwashing splash due to paper towels dispenser installed above three compartment sink sanitizer basin side and drainboard.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Prep area: Food residue on reach-in cooler door gasket.
6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom: Door not self-closing.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN WORSTER, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues. 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 # in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in Tampa last inspected?
Circle K # 0159 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 22, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K # in Tampa had?
Circle K # 0159 in Tampa 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 Tampa find?
Circle K # 0159 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 22, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K # in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K # 0159 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 0159 in Tampa are: 2-103.11(O): 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; 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; 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.

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