Leesburg — Food Safety Records: DBPR & FDACS
Leesburg, Florida has 182 food establishments with 2,511 inspections on record. The pass rate is 94.5%, above the state average of 86%. Inspections average 5 violations per visit.
Largest fine: $1,280 assessed to Taqueria Las Catrinas in Belleview on June 2, 2025.
Data from Florida DBPR (restaurants) and FDACS (retail food). Updated May 2026.
Most-Inspected Facilities
| Business | Inspections | Violations | Closures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ichiban Buffet | 55 | 786 | 2 |
| Ramshackle Cafe | 48 | 387 | 1 |
| Via Food & Beverage | 41 | 222 | 1 |
| Breakfast Club of Leesburg | 38 | 208 | 1 |
| Wendy's #1749 | 28 | 172 | 1 |
Leesburg Restaurants: Comparison to Florida State Averages
Leesburg
94.5%
Pass Rate
94.5%
Florida Average
86%
Pass Rate
86%
Leesburg
5
Avg Violations / Inspection
5
Florida Average
4.7
Avg Violations / Inspection
4.7
Leesburg
0
Closures per 100 Facilities
0
Florida Average
1.37
Closures per 100 Facilities
1.37
Leesburg Restaurants: Recent Inspections (Last 30 Days)
| Date | Business | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breakfast Station | 7 (3 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Chick-fil-a at Leesburg (fl) Fsr | 4 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| La Palma Mexican Grill | 10 (3 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Lakeside West Dining Room | 4 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Firehouse Subs | 6 (2 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Brick & Barrel LLC | 18 (3 high) | Warning Issued | |
| Prime 3 | 1 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Ramshackle Cafe | 7 | Call Back - Complied | |
| Frank's Rack & Grill | 4 (1 high) | Inspection Completed - No Further Action | |
| Ramshackle Cafe | 16 (3 high) | Warning Issued |
Leesburg Restaurants: Most Common Health Violations
| Code | Violation | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 22 | Consumer advisory | 33,532 |
| 14 | Food contact surfaces | 28,780 |
| 36 | Proper ventilation | 28,345 |
| 23 | Chemical properly stored | 26,628 |
| 08 | Proper hand/arm washing | 24,657 |
Leesburg Restaurants: Disciplinary Actions & Fines
Largest Fines (Past 12 Months)
| Date | Business | Fine | Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | Taqueria Las Catrinas | $1,280 | 5--2025035459 |
| Sep 2, 2025 | Tropical Rhythm Restaurant & Sport Bar | $400 | 4--2025025113 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Taqueria El Rinconcito El Buen Sabor | $320 | 4--2025003850 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | Old Time Dinner LLC | $200 | 4--2025091885 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Wendy's #13891 | $200 | 4--2025009517 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | Luna Azul Authentic Mexican Restaurant LLC | $200 | 4--2026006570 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | Amf Leesburg #401 | $160 | 4--2026008951 |
Leesburg Restaurants: Fire Safety Violations
Most Common Fire Safety Issues
| Issue | Citations |
|---|---|
| Other fire safety violation | 10 |
| Cooking without hood suppression | 2 |
| Missing boiler certificate/report | 1 |
Leesburg Retail Food: FDACS Inspection Records
In addition to restaurants, Florida's Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects grocery stores, markets, gas station food sections, and other retail food establishments. Leesburg has 55 FDACS-regulated facilities with 112 inspections on record and 134 stop-sale orders issued.
Leesburg FDACS: Recent Stop-Sale Orders
A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Products may be embargoed, destroyed, or returned to the distributor.
| Date | Facility | Product | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarraa-corner-store-354589 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing insta… | |
| Sarraa-corner-store-354589 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro… | |
| Sarraa-corner-store-354589 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Pro… | |
| Sarraa-corner-store-354589 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Approved Source: Food obtained … | |
| Sarraa-corner-store-354589 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Food Identification: Food prope… | |
| Sarraa-corner-store-354589 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Plumbing insta… | |
| Bubbas-crab-and-seafood-406278 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete.* Safe Food and Water: Special… | |
| Bubbas-crab-and-seafood-406278 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special pr… | |
| Bubbas-crab-and-seafood-406278 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chemical: Toxic substances properly… | |
| Bubbas-crab-and-seafood-406278 | Brand Name: (Lot #:) | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Fo… |
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Leesburg FDACS: Most Cited Code Violations
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Leesburg Retail Food Chains (FDACS)
| Chain | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dollar General | 3 | 57 | 2,871 |
| Aldi | 2 | 2 | 310 |
| Dollar Tree | 2 | 9 | 1,084 |
| Publix | 2 | 30 | 875 |
| Wawa | 2 | 14 | 430 |
| Circle K | 1 | 102 | 1,574 |
| RaceTrac | 1 | 29 | 460 |
| Walgreens | 1 | 1 | 743 |
Leesburg: Notable Restaurants
Ichiban Buffet
55 inspections
786 violations
2 closures
Ramshackle Cafe
48 inspections
387 violations
1 closures
Via Food & Beverage
41 inspections
222 violations
1 closures
Old Time Dinner LLC
53 inspections
561 violations
Chick-fil-a at Leesburg (fl) Fsr
19 inspections
95 violations
Breakfast Station
20 inspections
150 violations
Leesburg: Restaurant Chains (DBPR)
Leesburg Restaurant Inspections: FAQ
- How many restaurants are in Leesburg?
- Leesburg, Florida has 182 food establishments tracked by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR).
- What is the restaurant inspection pass rate in Leesburg?
- The current pass rate for food establishments in Leesburg is 94.5%. The Florida state average is 86%.
- What are the most common health violations in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited violations in Leesburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation.
- Which restaurant chain has the most locations in Leesburg?
- Subway has the most locations in Leesburg with 4 establishments.
- How does Leesburg compare to the Florida state average?
- Leesburg has a pass rate of 94.5%, which is 8.5 percentage points above the state average of 86%. The average violations per inspection is 5 compared to the state average of 4.67.
- How often are restaurants inspected in Leesburg?
- Food establishments in Leesburg have an average of 13.8 inspections on record. Florida DBPR conducts routine inspections based on facility type and risk level.
- How much in fines have restaurants in Leesburg been assessed?
- Food establishments in Leesburg have been assessed $16,640 in fines across 53 disciplinary actions. The average fine is $314 and the largest single fine was $1,280.
- How many fire safety violations have been found in Leesburg restaurants?
- 13 fire safety violations have been documented across 12 food establishments in Leesburg. The most common issue is other fire safety violation.
- Are grocery stores and retail food stores in Leesburg inspected?
- Yes. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) inspects retail food establishments — grocery stores, gas station food sections, markets, and convenience stores. Leesburg, Florida has 55 FDACS-regulated retail food facilities with 112 inspections on record.
- How many FDACS stop-sale orders have been issued in Leesburg?
- FDACS has issued 134 stop-sale orders at retail food establishments in Leesburg. A stop-sale order prohibits a facility from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.
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Leesburg Restaurants & Food Establishments (175)
Lilly's Super Subs and Kitchen
32339 COUNTY RD 473, Leesburg
25 inspections · 103 violations · Last: Mar 2026Mamma Mia Pizza
755 N 14 ST, Leesburg
15 inspections · 102 violations · Last: Jan 2026Kentucky Fried Chicken #1
700 N 14 ST, Leesburg
23 inspections · 102 violations · Last: Jan 2026Turners
114 SOUTH 5TH ST, Leesburg
24 inspections · 101 violations · Last: Mar 2026Olive Garden #1171
10026 US 441, Leesburg
23 inspections · 99 violations · Last: Apr 2026J & T Smokehouse
9924 US HWY 441, Leesburg
25 inspections · 96 violations · Last: Jan 2026Chick-fil-a at Leesburg (fl) Fsr
9925 US HWY 441, Leesburg
19 inspections · 95 violations · Last: May 2026Dunkin Donuts 225
651 N 14 ST, Leesburg
19 inspections · 94 violations · Last: Apr 2026Cracker Barrel #488
9450 US HWY 441, Leesburg
18 inspections · 88 violations · Last: Dec 2025Taco Bell 01-28353
641 N 14TH ST, Leesburg
22 inspections · 87 violations · Last: Jan 2026Dunkin Donuts #229
10315 US HWY 441, Leesburg
19 inspections · 87 violations · Last: Mar 2026McDonalds #6108
10402 S HWY 441, Leesburg
14 inspections · 85 violations · Last: May 2025Holiday Rv Village / the Poolside Cafe
28229 CR 33, Leesburg
21 inspections · 80 violations · Last: Jan 2026Firehouse Subs
709 N 14 ST, Leesburg
22 inspections · 78 violations · Last: May 2026Sully's Smokehouse
10820 CR 44, Leesburg
18 inspections · 75 violations · Last: Apr 2026Bistro at Lake Port Square
900 LAKE PORT BLVD, Leesburg
21 inspections · 69 violations · Last: Apr 2026Frank's Rack & Grill
201 N 1 ST, Leesburg
18 inspections · 68 violations · Last: May 2026Florida Porch
706 W MAIN ST, Leesburg
21 inspections · 66 violations · Last: Feb 2026McDonald's #24078
27422 US HWY 27, Leesburg
11 inspections · 66 violations · Last: Apr 2025Lo Nuestro Restaurant and Cafe
400 N 14 ST, Leesburg
22 inspections · 62 violations · Last: Jan 2026