Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach

Last inspected:

3740 W Hillsboro Blvd, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vended water at this Publix location in Deerfield Beach has been subject to a standing Stop-Use Order since March 2023 after two live roaches were observed crawling on the floor beneath a sub-station prep reach in the cooler and between prep equipment and a hot holding case in the deli department. The same inspection documented a separate cold-holding temperature violation in the sushi department, where chef sampler and california rolls were measured at 46°F instead of the required 41°F or below; those foods were immediately placed under proper refrigeration. A person-in-charge training deficiency was also noted when staff were unable to correctly answer questions about foodborne disease prevention, symptoms, and food restriction and exclusion protocols. The facility has since undergone multiple focused inspections between June 2024 and October 2025, all meeting inspection requirements or showing no violations, with lab results provided during routine offsite inspections. The Stop-Use Order remains in effect pending written release from FDACS following documented corrections and submission of required documentation to foodpermit.fdacs.gov or by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TASHEKA EDMOND

Comments: Focused Inspection - Visit made for training purposes only.

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.

— 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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MICHAEL CONNORS

Comments: The issues described in request 5132723 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: 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOE DE MARTINO

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 . JOE DE MARTINO, STORE MANAGER TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOE DE MARTINO

Comments: Visit conducted to follow up on request 5094440. The original Stop-Use Order/Stop-Sale Order remains in effect. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of product and/or equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; 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) P
Deli department: Two live roaches observed crawling on floor under sub-station prep reach in cooler and between sub-station prep reach in cooler and hot holding case. o
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Pic was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. 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
Sushi department: Internal temperature of chef sampler and california rolls held in prep reach in cooler were 46* fahrenheit. COS: Out of temperature foods were placed under proper refrigeration by pic. x

Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach last inspected?
Vw Publix 0348 in Deerfield Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 7, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach had?
Vw Publix 0348 in Deerfield Beach has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach find?
Vw Publix 0348 in Deerfield Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 7, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0348 in Deerfield Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Deerfield Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0348 in Deerfield Beach are: 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)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of roaches and rodents; 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) P.

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