Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa

Last inspected:

3650 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33629

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

Overview

Circle K #9908 in Tampa had 3 inspections on record between July 2023 and November 2025. The most recent inspection on November 5, 2025 documented 11 violations, including a priority temperature control violation on commercially processed sausages and taquitos measured between 73°F and 78°F on the roller grill — products corrected on site by rapid reheating to 165°F for 15 seconds or discarded. The inspection also cited priority foundation violations for a handwashing sink blocked by utensils and missing soap and paper towels, both corrected during the inspection. Prior inspections on February 2, 2024 and July 7, 2023 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
11Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa: 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· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Risk-Based Violations

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) PPRepeat
Retail Area: Internal temperature of commercially processed sausages and taquitos recently placed on right side roller grill measure between 73 F and 78 F. COS: Out of temperature products held less than 2 hours rapidly reheated to measure 165 F for 15 seconds before placed in proper temperature control or discarded as needed. Repeat COS Y x x Y x Repeat COS
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 Prep Area: Handwashing sink blocked by utensils. COS: Handwashing sink made accessible.
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
Food Prep Area: No paper towels at handwashing sink. Warewashing Area: No soap at handwashing sink. COS: Soap and paper towels provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Retail Area: Open gap at middle juncture of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.
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
Kitchen Area: Food employee without beard restraint.
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: Right side roller grill not maintaining foods at 135 F or above. COS: Employee properly adjusted equipment.
4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)
Retail Area: Heavy carbon buildup on right side roller grill.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Food Prep Area: Old food buildup inside pizza pan cabinet. Retail Area: Old food buildup inside cabinets under boiled peanuts and nacho cheese counters, under roller grill counters, and under slushy machine counter.
6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Restrooms: Unclean toilets and urinals in restrooms.
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
Food Prep Area: Unclean floors under handsink. Back Room Area: Soiled floors under silver coolers and freezers. Walk In Cooler: Old milk spills on floors under milk shelving.
6-501.16 After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies. 6-501.16
Back Room Area: Wet mop not hung to dry.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS

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. Guidance for written procedures responding to vomiting and diarrheal events provided. Pnnt Date: 2/2/2024 Page 2 of 5 Scanned with CamScanner

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 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 # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa last inspected?
Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: 361688 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 5, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa had?
Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: 361688 in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa find?
Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: 361688 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 5, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: 361688 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 9908 Establishment #: 361688 in Tampa are: 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; 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; 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) P.

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