When was Circle K in The Villages last inspected?

Circle K #7068 in The Villages was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 21, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.

How many inspections has Circle K in The Villages had?

Circle K #7068 in The Villages has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K in The Villages find?

Circle K #7068 in The Villages was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 21, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Circle K in The Villages had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Circle K #7068 in The Villages has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Circle K in The Villages

Name: Circle K #7068 in The Villages Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 21, 2025

770 Kristine Way, The Villages, FL 32163

Sumter County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Circle K Stores INC(crk)
FDACS Estab #: 410310

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

Overview

Circle K #7068 in The Villages has 3 inspections on record between October 2022 and February 2025, with 25 total violations cited. A priority-level chemical storage violation was documented in both April 2023 and February 2025, indicating a recurring compliance issue. On October 18, 2022, the facility was found with a creamer disperser ambient temperature of 46 degrees Fahrenheit (5 degrees above the 41°F cold-holding requirement), ready-to-eat items lacking proper date marking, and a bottle labeled as Windex that actually contained Lysol cleaner — all corrected on site. An April 18, 2023 inspection documented hot dogs and sausage links held in a new roller at 127°F (8 degrees below the required 135°F minimum), which the facility voluntarily destroyed after the thermostat was adjusted. The most recent February 21, 2025 inspection found chemicals stored above the ware wash sink and a sanitizer spray bottle on a food prep counter, both corrected during the inspection, as well as a handwashing sink misused for filling a water cup for thermometer calibration.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.

25Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 21, 2025

Circle K in The Villages: 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Feb 21, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: TAMERA WARREN

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

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 PPRepeat

Back Room - Ware Wash Sink - Observed chemicals stored above ware wash sink. Food service area: Sanitizer spray bottle stored on counter top prep table. COS: Chemicals were stored properly. Repeat COS o 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: Person in charge used handwashing sink to fill a cup with water for thermometer calibration.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Food prep area: pretzel salt in plastic bottle container not labeled. COS: Manager labeled the container.

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: Observed ice build up in ice cream chest.

5-501.11 Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113

Outside area: Dumpster lid not closed during inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 18, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: BRUCE ROBINSON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Reviewed Inspection Report and findings with Tammy Warren. Provided via email: Inspection Report, Guidance for Written Bodily Fluid Clean- up Policy

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) PP

Retail - New Hot Dog Roller - Observed hot dog and sausage link internal temperature at 127 degrees F. COS, Items were voluntarily destroyed and thermostat was adjusted. x

Back Room - Ware Wash Sink - Observed chemicals stored above ware wash sink. COS, Chemicals were stored properly. x Print Date: 4/18/2023 Page 1 of 3

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Retail - Hand Wash Sink - Signage not present. COS, Signage provided. x

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

Retail - Hand Wash Sink - Soap and drying device not present. COS, Soap and paper towels provided. x

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 - Front Doors - Observed approximately 1/2" gap at base and down center seam. o

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 - Floor Freezer - Observed condensation on interior walls, not affecting product. o

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Back Room - Ware Wash Sink - Observed black mold like substance on base of spray nozzle. COS, Nozzle was washed, rinsed and sanitized. x

6-501.11 Premises not free of litter and items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment such as equipment that is nonfunctional or no longer used. 6-501.114

Outside - Dumpster Enclosure - Observed unsused pallets, crates and litter behind dumpster. o

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Current acceptable food permit not conspicuously displayed. COS, Permit displayed by end of inspection. x

2022 — 1 inspection

Oct 18, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO

Comments: Hemp/ CBD inhalation signage provided via email. 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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

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) PP

Retail area: creamer disperser ambient temperature was 46 degrees. COS: Dispenser had a large ice build up at the condenser, unit was turned off and ice build up was being removed during the inspection. x

3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP

Walk in cooler: open packages of Tornados ,Roller bites chicken, and cheddar wurst sausages held more than 24 hours did not have proper date marking, COS: product was properly dated x

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 PfPf

In use bottle labeled Windex actually contained Lysol cleaner. COS: Bottle was labeled with the correct name. x

Restrooms: both the men's and women's rest rooms were missing hand wash signage. Signage was provide to the manager. o

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.

No proof of a certified food protection manager o Print Date: 10/18/2022 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-302.12 Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods. 4-302.12 Pf

A probe style thermometer that measures cold temperatures was not available (41 or below). o

Prep area: plastic bag with cinnamon sugar not labeled with contents. Bag was labeled x

3 compartment sink: Spray nozzle has build of lime and a mold like substance. o

5-501.11 Storage area or enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables not clean. 5-501.115

Exterior: Dumpster enclosure: mop bucket filled with water and a build up of algae in the water, along with pallets and trash are in the enclosure. o

Exterior: dumpster lids were open o

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

Retail area: ceiling vents near check out and above the griller station and the boiled peanut station have a build up of black dust . o

Circle K in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Circle K in The Villages last inspected?: Circle K #7068 in The Villages was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 21, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Circle K in The Villages had?: Circle K #7068 in The Villages has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Circle K in The Villages find?: Circle K #7068 in The Villages was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 21, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Circle K in The Villages had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Circle K #7068 in The Villages has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Circle K in The Villages?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Circle K #7068 in The Villages 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; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.