Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg
Last inspected:
1301 E Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg is operating under multiple active stop-use orders issued October 2, 2025. A stop-use order for a reduced oxygen packaging machine remains in effect due to missing or incomplete HACCP plan documentation and lack of special process approval required under Florida Food Law. Two additional stop-use orders prohibit use of unsanitary equipment: plastic buckets originally used for cat litter and weed eater that were being used as food contact surfaces for cooked seafood, and equipment with non-cleanable food contact surfaces. The facility received a stop-sale order the same date for products requiring special process approval, which were voluntarily destroyed by management under inspector witness.
The facility underwent a comprehensive inspection on October 2, 2025 that identified 23 violations, primarily priority-level findings. Inspector observations documented hot-held macaroni and cheese and baked beans held at 118–122°F instead of the required 135°F minimum; plastic buckets originally used for cat litter being used as food contact surfaces for cooked seafood; spray paint stored directly above ready-to-eat foods with no separation; and an employee using a cash register then handling raw seafood without washing hands first. Ready-to-eat dips and crabcakes prepared in-house were not date-marked. Most violations were corrected on site during the inspection. The facility has undergone five focused check-back inspections since October 2025 (most recently March 13, 2026) with no additional violations cited, though the original stop-use order for the reduced oxygen packaging machine remains in effect pending written release approval from FDACS.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg: FDACS Inspection History (6)
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 - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues.
The original Stop-Use Order on 10/02/2025 for the Reduced Oxygen Packaging Machine remains in effect. Food establishment
can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or
when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: The original Stop-Use Order on 10/02/2025 for the Reduced Oxygen Packaging Machine remains in effect. Food establishment
can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or
when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues.
The original Stop-Use Order on 10/02/2025 for the Reduced Oxygen Packaging Machine remains in effect. Food establishment
can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or
when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation to help assist the food establishment with
compliance of recent food safety observations and continuing issues.
The original Stop-Use Order on 10/02/2025 for the Reduced Oxygen Packaging Machine remains in effect. Food establishment
can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or
when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or
equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed· Re-Inspection Required
Comments: This visit is associated with request #5141137.
The original Stop-Use Order on10/02/25 for Reduced Oxygen Packaging Machine remains in effect. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment.
Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 23 violations· 4 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
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.
Stop Use Order issued on 10/02/25 for Reduced Oxygen Packaging Machine. Food establishment can visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when
required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply
with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Cooling Foods Handout, Cooking and Hot Holding Foods Handout, Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting
and Diarrheal Events, Time as a Public Health Control Requirements handout, and Reduced Oxygen Packaging at Retail
Industry Guidance provided.
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
Back Kitchen: Macaroni and cheese and baked beans were found with an internal
temperature of 118 - 122 degrees F at 12:00PM inside the steam table. Foods were initially heated and
temperature verified by employee at 10:30AM. COS: Foods were reheated to 165 degrees F.
x
3-501.17(A)
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be
consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation
not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) PfPf
Service Area: Individually packaged on site fish dip, salmon dip, crab dip, and large metal
pan containing crabcakes made with ready to eat crab that were made in house over 24 hours before
inspection contain no date marking system in the fridges next to the steamer. COS: Proper date marking
labels were added to all foods.
x
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment unable to provide written procedures in regards to clean up of vomit or
diarrheal event in food establishment. Industry handout provided.
7-203.11
Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,
transport, or dispense food. 7-203.11 PP
Service Area: Plastic buckets originally used for cat litter and weed eater are being used as
a food contact surface for cooked seafoods. COS: Buckets were voluntarily discarded. See Stop Use
Order and Release.
x
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
Service Area: Spray paint stored on top shelf next to and over various ready to eat foods
and chlorine remover stored next to mustard and seasonings with no separation on lower shelf above
employee microwave in dry storage area. COS: Chemicals were relocated for proper separation.
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
Service Area: Disinfectant was removed from original bottle and put in spray bottle that is
not identified with name of contents on shelf near handwashing sink. COS: Bottle was properly labeled
with content information.
2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,
utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become
contaminated. 2-401.11
Service Area: Inspector observed employee smoking vape behind counter in food
processing area.
2-301.14
Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately
before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or
unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the
toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using
a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils;
during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before
donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that
contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Service Area: Employee used cash register and donned gloves to work with raw seafood
before first washing hands. COS: Employee washed hands properly and donned new gloves before
continuing.
x
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
Back Kitchen: No handwashing sign provided at handwashing sink in food smoking area.
Inspector provided handwashing sign to person in charge.
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
Back Kitchen: Only handwashing sink in back area blocked by plastic tubs in sink basin.
COS: Plastic bins were removed from sink to allow access to handwashing sink.
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
Service Area: Spray bottle containing brown liquid identified as vinegar not identified with
the common name on top shelf above prep table.
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net
quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or
nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
Retail: Margarine seasoning and garlic seasoning are packaged on site in plastic containers
and are placed on retail sales shelf for consumer self service without any labeling information. COS:
Garlic seasoning was properly labeled and margarine seasoning was moved to be sold behind the counter.
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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
Service Area/Back Kitchen: Employees not wearing hair or bread guards when working with
exposed foods.
3-304.12(C)-(F)
During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean
portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush
particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food
that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or
greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)
Service Area: Plastic buckets used as a food contact surface for cooked seafoods are
stored directly on the floor during pauses in food preparation.
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
Service Area: The hot food warmer on counter near register fails to maintain
time/temperature control for safety foods at 135 degrees F or above. COS: The hot food warmer was
removed from service and was voluntarily discarded. See Stop Use Order and Release.
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 Kitchen: Drainboards for clean and unclean equipment and utensils have a build up of
dirt and debris on sides of warewashing sink.
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Back Kitchen: Non-food contact surfaces of steam table and cutting board used as shelf has
a build up of dust and dirt. Service Area: Various inside and outside of coolers, freezers, and equipment
have a build up of dirt and debris.
6-302.11
Toilet tissue not available at each toilet. 6-302.11 Pf
Outside: No toilet tissue provided in employee restroom.
6-501.11
Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items not
stored so they do not contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use
articles; or not stored in an orderly manner that facilitates cleaning the area used for storing the
maintenance tools. 6-501.113
Service Area/Back Kitchen: Maintenance tools such as drills and other hardware are
accumulated on prep tables, counters, and other equipment throughout the establishment.
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
Service Area: There is an accumulation of old food containers and unused equipment
stored in unused sink in dry storage room.
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
Service Area: Wall behind freezer used as prep table is heavily soiled with splash and old
food debris. Floors are heavily soiled with dirt and debris.
6-305.11
Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely
change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly
storage of employee’s clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11
Service Area: No designated area for employee food storage leading to employee foods
being stored with foods for retail sale in fridges near steamer.
99
The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d)
F.A.C.
A copy of establishment's current food permit was not displayed. COS: Establishment was
able to display a copy of current food permit before the end of inspection.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete.* Safe Food and Water: Special process approval
obtained for processing method.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special process approval obtained for
processing method.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when appropriate documentation has been obtained, contact the
Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected].
Print Date: 10/3/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chemical: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment AND/OR product was removed from service or sale.
Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (4)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete.* Safe Food and Water: Special process approval obtained for processin… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Safe Food and Water: Special process approval obtained for processing m… | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Chemical: Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg last inspected?
- Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 13, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed.
- How many inspections has Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg had?
- Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg find?
- Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 13, 2026 (Focused Inspection - Check-back Needed).
- Has Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg has 4 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Bubba's Crab and Seafood in Leesburg are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 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.
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