Vw Publix in Brandon

Last inspected:

939 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0532 is a vended water facility in Brandon that had 7 inspections on record between July 2022 and February 2026, with a single violation documented across that period. A priority-level violation for improper chemical storage was cited on November 13, 2025, when inspector-observed clean scent packages were stored adjacent to tea, almond, and milk products on retail shelving; the facility corrected this on site by relocating the chemical packages to proper storage. The most recent inspections, conducted in January and February 2026 as focused inspections following specific requests, documented zero violations. Inspector notes on the most recent inspection confirmed that issues from prior requests were addressed with the person in charge.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
1Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Brandon: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CARLOS MENA

Comments: The issues described in request#5149053 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOSUE VALLE

Comments: The issues described in request#5148574 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LIZ OREJON ORE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: LAKEN

Comments: Visit conducted per request#5141326.

Risk-Based Violations

7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PPRepeat
Retail area: Clean scentsations freshness packages stored next to the teas packages, almond packages, and milk cans in the bogo shelving. COS: Chemicals packages were relocated to proper storage.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results added.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. The issues described in Request #5095984 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. Employee Health and Foodborne Illnesses handout provided. Request#5082227.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Brandon last inspected?
Vw Publix 0532 in Brandon was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 2, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Brandon had?
Vw Publix 0532 in Brandon has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Brandon find?
Vw Publix 0532 in Brandon was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 2, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Brandon had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0532 in Brandon has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Brandon?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0532 in Brandon are: 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 P.

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