How many inspections has Citgo in Lucie had?

Citgo in Lucie has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Citgo in Lucie find?

Citgo in Lucie was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 23, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Citgo in Lucie had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Citgo in Lucie has 32 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Citgo in Lucie

Name: Citgo in Lucie Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

285 Nw Saint James Dr Port St, Lucie, FL 34983

Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Ruhin Ahmed
FDACS Estab #: 193766

Overview

On December 9, 2025, Citgo in Lucie received nine stop-sale orders for products marketed or sold in violation of Florida's restrictions on hemp products attractive to children under section 581.217(7)(e), F.S., and six additional stop-sale orders for misbranded products under sections 500.04 and 500.11, F.S. All 15 products were voluntarily destroyed by establishment management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection documented 26 violations, including repeat violations for lack of written employee health procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, absence of a food probe thermometer, missing sanitizer concentration test kit (corrected on site), and absence of backflow prevention at an outside hose bib. The person in charge did not correctly respond to questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission. Citgo has had 6 inspections on record since July 2024, with the facility passing three prior focused inspections in 2024 and August 2025 with no violations documented.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.

26Violations

32Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: March 23, 2026

Citgo in Lucie: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 23, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 3 inspections

Dec 9, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements - Check Back Needed· 26 violations· 32 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: SYED KALEEM, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(E) Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E)

Ice machine room- Black mold like accumulation build up inside ice machine. COS- Ice machine was cleaned and sanitized during visit and verified. Retail area- Tongs for pickle and sausages not being washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 24 hours after use. COS- Tongs moved to ware wash area and washed, rinsed, and sanitized during visit.

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that related to foodborne illnesses and symptoms. Employee health guideline and reporting agreement given and reviewed.

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 PfPfRepeat

Food entity does not have written procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Industrial handout provided.

71 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption sold or distributed in a container that is not compliant with ASTM International D3475-20, Standard Classification of Child Resistant Packages, because the container does not meet one or more of the descriptions of child-resistant packages set out in Table 1 therein. 5K-4.034(6)(j), F.A.C.

Products containing hemp or hemp extract not sold or distributed in container compliance with child resistant packaging. COS: All items were voluntarily discarded during visit. See Stop-Sale and Release orders. x

74 Retailer selling hemp or hemp extract intended for Human Consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP OR HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED. PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE.". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.

Retail area- Age restriction signage for Hemp products not posted conspicuous adjacent to display case. o

75 Hemp and hemp extract intended for human consumption does not declare the number of milligrams of each cannabinoid per serving and the serving size on the label. 5K-4.034(6)(c), F.A.C.

Hemp extract products found without serving size identified on product packaging. COS- All products were voluntarily discarded. See Stop-Sale and Release orders. x

75 Hemp or Hemp extract intended for human consumption distributed or sold in the state not labeled pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C.

Retail: Hemp extract products missing required information pursuant to s. 500 F.S., s. 581.217(7) F.S., 5K-4.034(6)(a), F.A.C. COS- All products were voluntarily discarded. See Stop-Sale and Release orders. x

77 Hemp or Hemp Extract intended for Human Consumption held beyond the expiration date required in 581.217(7)(a)2., F.S. further distributed or offered for sale. 5K-4.034(4)(h), F.A.C.

Hemp Extract products observed to be expired. COS- All products were voluntarily discarded by manager. See Stop Sale And Release orders x Print Date: 12/11/2025 Page 1 of 5 77 x Citation Description: Hemp or hemp extract for human consumption is attractive to children, containing color additives. 581.217(3)(a) F.S., 5K-4.034(5), F.A.C. Observation: Hemp or hemp extract products observed to be attractive to children by containing color additives. COS: All items were voluntarily discarded during visit. See Stop-Sale and Release order

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

Backroom- Hand washing sign not posted at unisex restroom. COS- Sign provided.

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

Ice machine room- Paper towels or hand drying device and soap not provided at hand wash sink. COS- Paper towels and soap provided during visit.

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

Retail area- Hand wash sink was blocked by chest freezer. COS- Chest freezer removed from hand wash sink during visit.

Good Retail Practice Violations

211 Packaged ice and vended ice not properly labeled according to regulation. 5K-4.023(9)(d) F.A.C.

Retail area- Observed missing label with manufacturing name and address on the ice bags. COS- Proper labels provided during visit.

213 Microbial analysis of finished product by an approved laboratory not obtained within the required time period. 5K-4.023(8)(a) F.A.C.Repeat

Microbiological testing of ice packaged onsite not conducted every three months. Food entity has 30 days to submit the results. Food entity may submit result to [email protected] x Y o Repeat COS INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS Violation No. Citation Description and Observation

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

Food entity does not have a probe thermometer for time temperature control food items.

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Retail area- Various beverages stored directly on floor at multiple retail aisles.

4-302.14 Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf

Backroom- Sanitizer concentration test kit not provided. COS- Test kit provided during visit.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Backroom- Various drink sliders has black residue build up at walk-in cooler.

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Outside- Backflow prevention device not installed at outside hosebib.

5-402.11 Direct connection exists between the sewage system and a drain originating from equipment in which food, portable equipment, or utensils are placed. 5-402.11 Pf

Backroom- Direct connection exists between the sewage system and the drain pipe of three compartment sink.

6-202.14 Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14

Backroom- Unisex restroom door not self-closing.

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- Dumpster lids left open.

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

Outside- Accumulation of leaves and debris build up on floor inside dumpster enclosure.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11Repeat

Retail area- Some ceiling tiles have water damaged.

81 Kratom products for human consumption not labeled as required by Chapter 500, F.S. 5K-4.030(3)(a), F.A.C.

Kratom labels do not include all required information such as ingredients or manufacturers information. COS: All items were voluntarily discarded during visit. See Stop-Sale and Release orders.

81 Kratom Products improperly labeled as provided in emergency rule 5KER25-4. Kratom products must be labeled with the concentration of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) as provided in 5KER25-4, expressed in "parts per million (PPM) on a dry-weight basis," of the net contents of the package.

Kratom label does not include the statement of parts per million (PPM) on a dry weight basis. COS: All items were voluntarily discarded during visit. See Stop-Sale and Release orders. x

83 Retailer selling kratom products for human consumption did not post a clear and conspicuous sign directly adjacent to the display of the products which states: "THE SALE OF KRATOM TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE". 5K-4.030(4)(a), F.A.C.

Retail area- Age restriction signage for Kratom products not posted conspicuous adjacent to display case.