Publix # in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

3003 Yamato Rd Ste C9, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix Super Market #0428 in Boca Raton had 2 FDACS inspections on record between May 2025, with a combined 7 violations. A May 6, 2025 inspection documented cold-holding temperature violations in the sushi department, where internally packaged self-serve poke bowl salmon, tuna, spicy grilled salmon rolls, and spicy tuna were found at 44–46°F in an open air case; the temperature requirement for ready-to-eat sushi is 41°F or below. The person in charge corrected the violation on site by placing out-of-temperature foods under proper refrigeration. The same inspection also cited a priority foundation violation for the person in charge's inability to correctly answer questions relating to food borne illness symptoms, conditions of restriction, and exclusion requirements. An employee health guidelines and reporting agreement were provided during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Boca Raton: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CRISTIN HANNIGAN

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. The issues described in request 5131187 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom area: Gap under receiving door.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Deli department: Case of single serve paper food containers stored on the floor. COS: Single serve articles were moved to shelves during the inspection.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Deli department: Dried food particles build up underside of the prep tables.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Bakery department: Ice build up was observed on the condenser unit of the walk in freezer. Meat department: Ice build up was observed on the condenser unit of the meat walk in freezer. Produce department: Water was observed dripping onto the floor from the condenser unit in the produce walk in cooler.
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
Deli department: The ceiling of the chicken walk in cooler was observed to be dusty. Backroom area: The fan guards and ceiling of the dairy walk in cooler was observed to be dusty.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

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
Sushi department: Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. 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
Sushi department: The internal temperature of store made self serve packaged big wave poke bowl salmon and tuna, spicy grilled salmon rolls and spicy tuna displayed in the open air case were ranged from 44*-46* fahrenheit using a calibrated thermometer. COS: Out of temperature foods were placed under proper refrigeration by person in charge. x

Publix # in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Boca Raton last inspected?
Publix # 0428 in Boca Raton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 6, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix # in Boca Raton had?
Publix # 0428 in Boca Raton has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Boca Raton find?
Publix # 0428 in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 6, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix # in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 0428 in Boca Raton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0428 in Boca Raton are: 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 4-903.11(A): Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A); 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).

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