How many inspections has Vw Publix in Auburndale had?

Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Auburndale find?

Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 20, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Publix in Auburndale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Auburndale

Name: Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 20, 2026

606 Havendale Blvd, Auburndale, FL 33823

Polk County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 291297

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1103 in Auburndale is a vended water facility that has undergone 5 inspections since March 2023 with zero violations recorded at the time of the most recent inspections. The facility received 3 violations during a March 2023 inspection following a consumer complaint: inadequate sanitizer contact time on knives in the produce area and insufficient chemical sanitizer concentration in a ware washing sink in the deli area. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection. Subsequent inspections in January 2024, November 2024, April 2025, and January 2026 recorded zero violations, with inspectors noting that lab results were provided and routine offsite inspection protocols were followed.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.

3Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 20, 2026

Vw Publix in Auburndale: 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 20, 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 — 1 inspection

Apr 23, 2025 — 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.

2024 — 2 inspections

Nov 4, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOHN KNOWLES

Comments: The issues described in request # 5120302 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 29, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Mar 28, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in Request #5095074 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Issues described in consumer complaint were not observed. Visited establishment per request ##5095074

Risk-Based Violations

4-703.11 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils not sanitized in: hot water manual operation, not immersed for at least 30 seconds; hot water mechanical operation, utensil surface temperature of 160°F not achieved; or chemical operation, minimum contact time not achieved. 4-703.11 PP

Produce Area- Observed employee clean and sanitize knives in ware washing sink near veggie wash sink. Contact time for sanitization was less than 30 seconds. COS- Knives were re-cleaned and sanitized appropriately during inspection. x

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP

Deli Area- Ware washing sink near walk in deli cooler had a sanitizer sink concentration of less than 50ppm. COS- Sanitizer in ware washing sink was remade and checked during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Bakery Area- Outside surface of piping tip storage container on prep table near cake decorating area has a build up of dried food residue. o Print Date: 3/28/2023 Page 1 of 3

Vw Publix in Auburndale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Auburndale last inspected?: Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 20, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Auburndale had?: Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Auburndale find?: Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 20, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Auburndale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Auburndale?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1103 in Auburndale are: 4-703.11: After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils not sanitized in: hot water manual operation, not immersed for at least 30 seconds; hot water mechanical operation, utensil surface temperature of 160°F not achieved; or chemical operation, minimum contact time not achieved. 4-703.11 P; 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).