Circle K # in Tarpon Springs

Last inspected:

1001 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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

Overview

Circle K #9784 in Tarpon Springs had 4 inspections on record between September 2022 and May 2025, with a combined 2 violations and no stop-sale orders. Both violations were documented during a September 2022 inspection: toxic chemicals stored directly above the handwash sink in the warewash area, and a handwash sink in the food service area blocked with a pizza tray. Both issues were corrected on site during the inspection. Two focused inspections in 2025 (April and May) found no violations. The most recent inspection on May 27, 2025 was a focused inspection addressing issues raised in a prior compliance request.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
2Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Circle K # in Tarpon Springs: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5132512 were discussed with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection-Sample Collection

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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NICHOLAS SAWYER

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Warewash area: toxic chemicals stored directly above handwash sink adjacent to warewash sink. COS. Product was moved to avoid risk of contamination. x
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 service area: handwash sink blocked with pizza tray. COS. handwash sink was cleared and access was restored. x

Circle K # in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K # in Tarpon Springs last inspected?
Circle K # 9784 in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 27, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Circle K # in Tarpon Springs had?
Circle K # 9784 in Tarpon Springs has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K # in Tarpon Springs find?
Circle K # 9784 in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 27, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Circle K # in Tarpon Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Circle K # 9784 in Tarpon Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K # in Tarpon Springs?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K # 9784 in Tarpon Springs 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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