Circle K # in Tampa
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5299 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33624Part of: Circle K Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Circle K #7106 in Tampa had one inspection on record in September 2023, which resulted in 11 violations including intermediate-priority issues with employee health policy and pest control. The inspector documented that the person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions relating to foodborne illness prevention, and the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Small black ants were observed crawling on the drip tray of a customer self-service creamer dispenser in the retail area. The inspection disposition was Met Inspection Requirements, indicating that violations were addressed or corrected during the inspection process.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
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.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 11 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.
Certified Food Protection Manager Accredited Programs, Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal
Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
Risk-Based Violations
4-602.11(E)
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for
iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment
or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of
equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup
dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by
the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)
Retail Area: Old soda buildup on nozzles of soda machine. Mold-like buildup on surfaces of
one ice chute. COS: Nozzles and ice chute cleaned and sanitized.
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
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses.
Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal
event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
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.
Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.16
Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the
weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals. 6-202.16
Outside Area: Overgrown vegetation in the back of building touching the roof of the building
provides potential routes for rodents and insects.
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
Retail Area: Observed small black ants crawling on drip tray of customer self-service
creamer dispenser.
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)
Retail Area: Wet rags held on counters.
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: Dispensing tubes of bulk dairy dispensers not cut on the diagonal.
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail Area: Black mold-like buildup on gaskets of customer self-service creamer dispenser.
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
Walk In Cooler: Old spills and debris on floors under shelving. Warewashing Area: Old soda
and debris on floor under equipment.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.
2023 Food Permit not displayed. Permit was verified to be active.
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— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
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 # 7106 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 29, 2023. Inspection type: Met Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Circle K # in Tampa had?
- Circle K # 7106 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 # 7106 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 29, 2023 (Met Inspection Requirements).
- Has Circle K # in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Circle K # 7106 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 # 7106 in Tampa are: 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; 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E); 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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