Publix # in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

4141 N Federal Hwy, Boca Raton, FL 33431

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #0785 in Boca Raton had 5 inspections on record between October 2023 and February 2026. Two inspections resulted in violations: a February 2026 inspection cited 4 violations including small flies observed in the produce retail display area and a sheet pan rack stored in front of a hand wash sink in the bakery department (corrected on site). A separate February 2026 inspection cited one repeat violation for failure to ensure food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report illness and symptoms related to foodborne diseases. Three earlier inspections resulted in no violations. Handwashing sink accessibility and employee health reporting were repeat violations across the facility's record.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Boca Raton: 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: HASHEBUL FAZAL

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 5149271 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

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 PfPfRepeat
Bakery department: Sheet pan rack stored in front of hand wash sink. COS: Sheet pan rack was removed by person in charge.

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 emergency exit near manager's office.
6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; 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) Pf
Produce department: Several small flies observed in produce retail display area.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Bakery department: Hand wash sink adjacent to prep table was leaking.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR 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. Employee Health reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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) PfPfRepeat
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
— 1 inspection
— 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.

— 1 inspection
— 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CHRISTIAN ABBATE

Comments: Conducted USDA COOL Audit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Boca Raton last inspected?
Publix # 0785 in Boca Raton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 20, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix # in Boca Raton had?
Publix # 0785 in Boca Raton has 5 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 # 0785 in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 20, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix # in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 0785 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 # 0785 in Boca Raton are: 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 Pf; 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; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; 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) Pf.

Nearby Establishments to Publix #

Stories You May Have Missed Boca Raton

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Publix # 0785. How we collect and verify this data.