When was Lee Citgo in Orlando last inspected?

Lee Citgo in Orlando was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 23, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.

How many inspections has Lee Citgo in Orlando had?

Lee Citgo in Orlando has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Lee Citgo in Orlando was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 23, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).

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

Yes, Lee Citgo in Orlando has 5 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.

Lee Citgo in Orlando

Name: Lee Citgo in Orlando Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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4845 N Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32810

St. Johns County · Convenience Store Limited FS · FDACS
Owner: Apec Foods LLC
FDACS Estab #: 432440

Overview

Lee Citgo in Orlando, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 17 violations and 5 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement actions.

3FDACS Insp.

17Violations

5Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: December 23, 2025

Lee Citgo in Orlando: 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 — 3 inspections

Dec 23, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 1 violation· 2 stop-sale orders· Operating Without Permit

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must meet all permitting requirements as specified in Rule 5K-4.020(2)(a)-(e), F.A.C. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted and must be accompanied by an invoice. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Failure to meet all permitting requirements will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to suspend food activities. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. Stop-Use Orders issued on all processing, equipment, and utensils in the kitchen area and in the warewash area issued on

Good Retail Practice Violations

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2), F.A.C. The food establishment shall complete the permitting process within 10 days. Contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 for further assistance.Repeat

Establishment is found to be operating without a valid Food Permit. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

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.

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Disposition: Affected areas were cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released and food establishment has implemented a pest management control

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.

Dec 9, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 4 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. 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. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days. Failure to provide hot water in 30 days from (11/24/25 )may result in Administrative Action. 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. This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection. Stop Use Orders issued on 11/24/25 on all processing utensils and equipment in kitchen area and at the warewash area 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 equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Risk-Based Violations

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.Repeat

Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager. Industry guidance provided.

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 Area: Rodent droppings observed on floors throughout kitchen area and underneath counters. A Stop-Use Order was issued. See comment section of report. Y o

5-103.12 Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. 5-103.12 Pf

Back Area: No water provided at 3 compartment sink or handwashing sink located next to 3compartment sink. A Stop-Use order was issued on all processing, utensils and equipment. See comment section of report.

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

Retail: Unused disassembled equipment is stored on floor along the back wall leading to the exit door.

Nov 24, 2025 — Operating Without a Valid Food Permit; Re-Inspection Required· 12 violations· 3 stop-sale orders· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(A) Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) PfPf

Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager, priority violations were observed, and the person in charge does not respond correctly to questions related to foodborne illness. o

2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf

It could not be verified that employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities related to foodborne illness. Industry guidance provided.

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

The person in charge does not respond correctly to questions related to foodborne illness. Industry guidance provided. o

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

3 Compartment Sink Area: Tools are stored in basin of handwash sink located next to 3 compartment sink. COS: Items were removed and relocated allowing full access.

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.

Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager. Industry guidance provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

Kitchen Area: Rodent droppings observed on floors throughout kitchen area and underneath the counters. A Stop-Use Order has was issued. See comment section of report. o

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

Establishment does not have sanitizer concentration test strips.

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

Establishment does not have sanitizer concentration test strips.

5-103.12 Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. 5-103.12 Pf

Back Area: No water provided at 3 compartment sink or handwashing sink located next to 3 compartment sink. A Stop-Use order was issued on all processing, utensils and equipment. A Stop- Sale Order and release was issued on boiled peanuts. COS: Boiled peanuts were voluntarily discarded by management.

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

Floors in the kitchen area and 3 compartment sink area have a build up of debris.

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

Unused disassembled equipment is stored in back room and kitchen area.

99 The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit and has not met all permitting requirements. 500.12, F.S., 5K-4.020(2) F.A.C.

Establishment is found to be operating without a valid Food Permit and has not met sanitation requirements. See comment section. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.

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Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 12/15/2025 Page 1 of 3

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STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment, contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 12/15/2025 Page 2 of 3 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. Release - Other The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction. ___________________________________ Signature of Food Establishment Representative 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, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of Lee Citgo hereby waive a notice and a hearing as HEATHER VERARDO 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) JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST HEATHER VERARDO, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 12/15/2025 Page 3 of 3

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Lee Citgo in Orlando: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (5)

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.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Lee Citgo in Orlando
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Dec 23, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present.
Dec 23, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Nov 24, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure.
Nov 24, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Prevention of Food Contamination: Insects, rodents, and animals not present. Comments…
Nov 24, 2025	STOP USE ORDER	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comm…

Lee Citgo in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lee Citgo in Orlando last inspected?: Lee Citgo in Orlando was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 23, 2025. Inspection type: Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection.
How many inspections has Lee Citgo in Orlando had?: Lee Citgo in Orlando has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Lee Citgo in Orlando find?: Lee Citgo in Orlando was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 23, 2025 (Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection).
Has Lee Citgo in Orlando had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Lee Citgo in Orlando has 5 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 Lee Citgo in Orlando?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Lee Citgo in Orlando are: 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; 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; 5-103.12: Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. 5-103.12 Pf.
Does Lee Citgo in Orlando have any repeat violations?: Yes, Lee Citgo in Orlando has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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; 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; 5-103.12: Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water. 5-103.12 Pf.