How many inspections has Vw Publix in Cutler Bay had?

Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay 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 Cutler Bay find?

Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 17, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Publix in Cutler Bay had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Cutler Bay

Name: Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 17, 2025

20425 Old Cutler Rd, Cutler Bay, FL 33189

Miami-Dade County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 38734

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0328 is a vended water operation in Cutler Bay that has been inspected three times since April 2023. The facility received two focused inspections with no violations in 2025 and lab results provided, indicating current compliance with water quality standards. A 2023 inspection identified 10 violations across multiple food preparation areas, including critical temperature control failures: sushi items stored at 44–56°F instead of the required 41°F or below, a chicken empanada hot-held at 110°F instead of 135°F, and multiple produce items in cold storage at 42–45°F. All affected foods were discarded or moved to proper holding during the inspection. The facility also lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and had gaps in employee health policy understanding. No corrective action deficiencies were noted; violations were marked corrected on site. The most recent inspections show the facility has maintained compliance with current requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 17, 2025

Vw Publix in Cutler Bay: 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Sep 17, 2025 — 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.

Mar 25, 2025 — 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.

2023 — 2 inspections

Apr 17, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, 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 . TANG HANG, OWNER GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP

Retail- Multiple sushi platters prepared in the morning and placed in the retail cold holding unit at customer reach prior to achieving 41*F: california wrap 44*F; cream cheese roll 49*F; spicy salmon 56*F; crunch crab roll 44*F. COS, all food items were placed in the walk-in cooler to continue cooling until they achieved 41*F. x

Apr 17, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP

Bakery- Chicken empanada placed in the hot holding unit was probed with a calibrated thermometer measured 110*F. COS, chicken empanada was discarded by person in charge during inspection. x

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

Person in charge does not correctly respond questions that relate to preventing transmission of food borne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause a food borne disease. Copy of Employee Health Guidelines and employee reporting, singing agreement provided. 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

Produce- Multiple food items stored in the walk-in cooler unit were probed with a calibrated thermometer and found out of temperature: watermelon 42-44*F; cantaloupe melon 43*F; honeydew melon 42*F; small fruit salad 42*F; large fruit salad 44-45*F. COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. x

3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP

Deli- Package of open deli turkey meat placed in the deli cold unit was found with no date mark and employees did not know when it was opened. COS, food item was voluntarily discarded by management during the inspection. x Print Date: 4/17/2023 Page 1 of 4 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf Observation: Deli- Package of open deli turkey meat placed in the deli cold unit was found with no date mark and employees did not know when it was opened. COS, food item was voluntarily discarded by management during the inspection. x

2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf

Food establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event involving the discharge of vomitus/diarrhea. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events document provided. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-302.11 Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves when working with exposed food. 2-302.11 Pf

Bakery- Food employee with painted nails did not wear gloves to handle food items during inspection. COS, employees were instructed on glove use and donned gloves to continue. x

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)

Backroom- Single-service trays were found stored directly on the floor by the dairy walk-in cooler. COS, single-service items were moved to an appropriate location during inspection. x

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Produce- Walk-in cooler housing multiple food items (cut honeydew melon, cut watermelon, fruit salad) was found in disrepair with an ambient temperature between 46-47*F. COS, walk-in cooler was fixed during inspection and achieved an ambient temperature between 40-41*F. x

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Bakery- Burned on grease deposits and carbon build up accumulated on the exterior of baking trays found throughout the processing areas. o

Vw Publix in Cutler Bay: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Cutler Bay last inspected?: Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 17, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Cutler Bay had?: Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay 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 Cutler Bay find?: Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 17, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Cutler Bay had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Cutler Bay?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0328 in Cutler Bay are: 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 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) Pf; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P.