How many inspections has Vw Publix in Bartow had?

Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 20, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Bartow

Name: Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 20, 2026

255 E Van Fleet Dr, Bartow, FL 33830

Polk County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services of America INC.
FDACS Estab #: 346993

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1399 is a vended water facility in Bartow operating under FDACS jurisdiction. The facility has 8 inspections on record since November 2022 with only 2 violations documented, both on April 22, 2025. A priority temperature control violation cited tuna and salmon sushi rolls stored in a reach-in display cooler at 43–46°F when the required minimum is 41°F; the products were moved to the walk-in freezer and temperature was verified during the inspection. A priority foundation violation was also noted when the person in charge could not correctly answer questions related to preventing transmission of foodborne illnesses. All other inspections resulted in no violations, including focused inspections with lab results provided and a joint inspection with the Florida Department of Health in December 2024. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.

2Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 20, 2026

Vw Publix in Bartow: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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 — 3 inspections

Sep 8, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JEFF BRUMBAUGH

Comments: Visit conducted for country of origin labeling review FL25N0739.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . SUPHACHAI THONGSA, PERSON IN CHARGE ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

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 could not correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses. o

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP

Retail area- packages of tuna and salmon sushi rolls in the reach in display sushi cooler had internal temperature of 43-46 deg F taken with an accurate calibrated thermometer. Cos- Tuna And Salmon Sushi Rolls Were Placed In The Walk In Freezer, Temperature Was Checked And Verified During The Visit. x

Apr 16, 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 — 3 inspections

Dec 17, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request# 5123652. Joint inspection with Florida Department of Health.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 5, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SONIA RAZAC

Comments: Conducted Training Visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 16, 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.

2022 — 1 inspection

Nov 17, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MIKE MCDONALDS

Comments: The issues described in request # 5087482 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Bartow: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Bartow last inspected?: Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow 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 Bartow had?: Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Bartow find?: Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 20, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Bartow had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Bartow?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1399 in Bartow are: 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) Pf; 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P.