Vw Publix in Clearwater

Last inspected:

1520 N McMullen Booth Rd, Clearwater, FL 33759

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0386 is a vended water operation in Clearwater. The facility has undergone 4 inspections since January 2022. Two inspections resulted in zero violations; two inspections documented violations during sanitation checks. On June 9, 2025, an inspector found raw fish stored above ready-to-eat sushi in a display case and documented temperature control failures: spicy tuna roll measured 48°F, cream cheese roll 50°F, and California roll 43°F, all above the required 41°F maximum for cold-held foods. Both violations were corrected on site — raw food was moved to the bottom shelf and out-of-temperature foods were voluntarily discarded. The most recent inspection on June 17, 2025 was a focused sanitation check with no violations cited and lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
2Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Clearwater: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, 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 . MAI MAI, PERSON IN CHARGE FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail: Display case: Raw food stored over ready to eat food. COS: Raw food moved to bottom shelf. 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
Retail: in display case, Spicey tuna roll measured at a temperature of 48 degrees F., cream cheese roll 50 degrees F., and California roll 43 degrees F. All other temperatures of food were in compliance. COS: Out of temperature foods were voluntarily discarded. x
— 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 offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Clearwater last inspected?
Vw Publix 0386 in Clearwater was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on June 17, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Clearwater had?
Vw Publix 0386 in Clearwater has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Clearwater find?
Vw Publix 0386 in Clearwater was most recently inspected by FDACS on June 17, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Clearwater had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0386 in Clearwater has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0386 in Clearwater are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 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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