Vw Circle K in Tampa

Last inspected:

5368 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33624

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

Overview

Vw Circle K #2709793, a vended water operation in Tampa, had 5 inspections on record between December 2024 and February 2026, with 1 total violation and no stop-sale orders. A labeling violation for an unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner in the food prep area was cited in December 2025 as a repeat violation (Priority Foundation); the spray bottle was voluntarily discarded by management and corrected on site. The most recent inspection on February 19, 2026 was a focused inspection with 0 violations and provided lab results.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Circle K in Tampa: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

7-102.11 Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 PfPfRepeat
Food Prep Area: Spray bottle of blue chemical glass cleaner not labeled with common name. COS: Spray bottle voluntarily discarded by management.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Food Prep Area: Leaky plumbing under handwashing sink. Back Room Area: Uncovered floor drains under 3-compartment sink and near soda syrup racks.
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. 6-501.18Repeat
Back Room Area: Black buildup on floor drain under 3-compartment sink. Heavily soiled floor drain near soda syrup rack.
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.
Retail Area: KINGDOM KRATOM and VIVA ZEN brands of kratom products on site do not declare the concentration of 7-hydroxymitragynine in PPM on a dry-weight basis.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Routine Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Request #5142323 Initial Inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Preoperational Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JESSICA RENTES

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. Request #5122995 Initial Inspection 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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)Repeat
Warewashing Area: Open floor drain under 3-compartment sink uncovered.

Vw Circle K in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Circle K in Tampa last inspected?
Vw Circle K #2709793 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 19, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Circle K in Tampa had?
Vw Circle K #2709793 in Tampa has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Circle K in Tampa find?
Vw Circle K #2709793 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 19, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Circle K in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Circle K #2709793 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Circle K in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Circle K #2709793 in Tampa are: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 7-102.11: Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 Pf; 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.
Does Vw Circle K in Tampa have any repeat violations?
Yes, Vw Circle K #2709793 in Tampa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).

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