Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg
2319 W Main St, Leesburg, FL 34748
Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg, FL has 5 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 5 violations and 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.
Last inspected FDACS: July 17, 2025
Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg: 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.
— 5 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· 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.
This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPfRepeat
Meat Department: Blade on the band saw has a build up of old food debris. COS: Employee
washed, rinsed, and sanitized blade before the end of inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-201.13
Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second
inch in areas where cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors; or floors not
provided with drains and graded to drain, or the floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed in areas
where water flush cleaning methods are used. 6-201.13
Meat Department: Wall junctures are not coved along back wall behind prep tables and
warewashing sink.
— Focused Inspection· 2 stop-sale orders· Focused Inspection
Comments: This visit was conducted in response to request #5134366 to release Stop-Use Orders issued. Stop-Use Order on all processing,
equipment and utensils issued on May 28, 2025 and Stop-Use Order on all receiving of food items for establishment issued on
June 13, 2025 has been released.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control
— Re-Inspection Required· 3 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required
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.
Release issued for Stop Use of Salsa bar cooler and Walk in cooler.
The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order issued on 05/28/25 for all food processing, equipment and utensils 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.
Re-inspection visit required due to pests. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center
at (850) 245-5520 to request food safety inspector visit for written release when all affected areas have been adequately cleaned
and sanitized. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action. In addition, food
establishment must develop and implement a pest management control program.
Stop Use Order issued. 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.
If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next scheduled inspection, a Stop-sale of all food items will be issued.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPfRepeat
Meat department: Buildup of debris in cracks and on edge of band saw. COS: item cleaned
during inspection.Buildup of debris on guard of slicer. Buildup of debris on and under sharping attachment
of slicer. COS: item cleaned during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-501.11
Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate
their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely
inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping
devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P
Kitchen: Live roach observed on wall behind three compartment sink. Live roach observed
inside crevice/crack on the leg of prep table in middle of kitchen. Live roach observed on underside edge of
prep table in middle of kitchen. Three live roaches observed in crack above hinge on reach in cooler in
middle of kitchen. Live roach observed running along gasket of reach in cooler in middle of kitchen area.
Operator killed and cleaned areas upon discovery.
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6-201.13
Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second
inch in areas where cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors; or floors not
provided with drains and graded to drain, or the floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed in areas
where water flush cleaning methods are used. 6-201.13
Meat department: Wall junctures not coved in area.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
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 was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Physical facilities installed, maintained, and
clean.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Comments: All affected areas must be adequately cleaned and sanitized. In addition, the food establishment must develop and implement a pest
management control program. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected] to request a Food Safety Inspector
visit for written release.
Print Date: 6/13/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
I, _____________________________________________________
Ricardo Saldivar the person in charge of RUBIO'S MEXICAN FOOD STORE INC hereby
waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
PATRICK PACE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
RICARDO SALDIVAR, PERSON IN CHARGE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Print Date: 6/13/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
Comments: This focused visit was conducted to release stop use order of All Food Processing and Equipment and Utensils issued on
05/28/25. The stop use order remains in effect due to live roaches observed in the kitchen area during this visit.
Stop Use Order issued on 05/28/25 remains in effect for Salsa Cold Bar, Walk In Cooler, and All Food Processing and
Equipment and Utensils. 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.
The stop use order of the reach in cooler issued on 05/28/25 has been released.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
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 was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
This focused visit is associated with request number 5133134 to release stop use order of All Food Processing and Equipment
and Utensils. The stop use order remains in effect due to live roaches observed in the kitchen area during this visit.
Stop Use Order issued on 05/28/25 remains in effect for Salsa Cold Bar, Walk In Cooler, Reach In Cooler, and All Food
Processing and Equipment and Utensils. 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.
Food Establishment provided updated documentation during this visit demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from
an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (6)
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.
Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg last inspected?
- Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on July 17, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
- How many inspections has Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg had?
- Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg find?
- Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on July 17, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
- Has Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg has 6 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg are: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 6-201.13: Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch in areas where cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors; or floors not provided with drains and graded to drain, or the floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed in areas where water flush cleaning methods are used. 6-201.13; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) P.
- Does Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC in Leesburg has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 6-201.13: Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch in areas where cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors; or floors not provided with drains and graded to drain, or the floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed in areas where water flush cleaning methods are used. 6-201.13.
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