Vw Publix in Boca Raton

Last inspected:

9846 Glades Rd, Boca Raton, FL 33434

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0421 in Boca Raton had 6 inspections on record between September 2022 and September 2025. The facility's first two inspections in September 2022 resulted in 10 total violations, primarily priority-level temperature control failures in multiple departments. Cooked rice in the deli was measured at 66°F, quinoa at 91°F, brown rice in the sushi department at 47°F, and crunchy tempura shrimp at 56°F — all below safe storage temperatures. A handwashing sink was blocked by a metal food cart in the seafood department. All out-of-temperature foods were voluntarily discarded by the person in charge during inspections. After September 2022, the facility passed four consecutive focused inspections in April 2024, September 2024, November 2024, and September 2025 with zero violations. The most recent inspection on September 23, 2025 was completed with lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
10Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Boca Raton: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

— 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: PERRY MENSCHEL

Comments: The issues described in request 5122425 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: PERRY MENSCHEL

Comments: The issues described in request 5119634 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MIKE CONNORS

Comments: Reducing illness handout provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Deli department: Internal temperature of cooked rice was 66*f and quinoa was 91*f inside prep reach in cooler. COS: Out of temperature foods were voluntarily discarded by pic during inspection. x Print Date: 9/19/2022 Page 1 of 3
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
Seafood department: Metal food cart stored in front of hand wash sink. COS: Food cart was removed by pic. x

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. o
3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Bakery department: In use wet wiping cloth stored on prep table between uses. COS: Pic discarded wet wiping cloth. x
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Meat department: Condensation build up in condenser units in meat processing area.Outside area: Pooling water in receiving dock. o
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
Backroom area: Cobweb on ceiling in receiving area. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Deli department: Several stained ceiling tiles. o
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Reducing illness and Cooling food handouts provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(A) Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP
Sushi department: Internal temperature of brown rice cooked on previous day and stored inside prep reach in cooler in tightly covered plastic container to be cooled within 2 hours from 135*f to 70*f or within a total of 6 hours from 135*f to 41*f or less probed at 47*fahrenheit. COS: Not properly cooled brown rice was voluntarily discarded by pic during inspection. x
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: Internal temperature of crunchy tempura shrimp was 56* fahrenheit in prep reach in cooler. COS: Out of temperature shrimp was voluntarily discarded by pic during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Sushi department: Prep reach in cooler missing thermometer. o

Vw Publix in Boca Raton: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Boca Raton last inspected?
Vw Publix 0421 in Boca Raton was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 23, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Boca Raton had?
Vw Publix 0421 in Boca Raton has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Boca Raton find?
Vw Publix 0421 in Boca Raton was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 23, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Boca Raton had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0421 in Boca Raton has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Boca Raton?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0421 in Boca Raton are: 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; 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.
Does Vw Publix in Boca Raton have any repeat violations?
Yes, Vw Publix 0421 in Boca Raton has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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