Vw Publix in Deland
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2431 S Woodland Blvd, Deland, FL 32720Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures
VW Publix 1500 is a vended water facility in DeLand that has experienced multiple enforcement actions related to equipment sanitation and temperature control. A stop-use order issued July 2, 2025 required repair or replacement of a retail display/reach-in cooler after unsanitary equipment conditions were documented; the equipment was subsequently repaired and released. The same date, a stop-sale order required voluntary destruction of sushi products found at improper temperatures (42–47°F, above the 41°F maximum for cold-held foods). A second stop-use order issued July 14, 2025 again cited unsanitary equipment conditions; the equipment was obtained, repaired, replaced, checked, and released. The July 2, 2025 inspection that triggered these orders documented six violations including raw unwashed produce stored directly above ready-to-eat foods in a walk-in cooler (corrected on site), multiple containers of shrimp, minced tuna, and other temperature-control foods held between 42–47°F in a reach-in cooler (sushi relocated to freezer to restore proper temperature), missing written procedures for employee response to vomiting and diarrheal events, and incomplete HACCP log verification and pH meter calibration documentation. All corrected-on-site violations were remedied during the inspection. The most recent inspection on November 4, 2025 was a focused inspection with no violations documented.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Vw Publix in Deland: FDACS Inspection History (9)
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
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection
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 .
THIN, MANAGER
ROBERT SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Stop Use Order issued on the Retail display/reach-in cooler on July 2, 2025. 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 equipment. Failure to comply
with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
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
Processing Area/Walk-in Cooler: Cases of unwashed produce were stored over ready to eat
food items. COS: Unwashed produce was relocated and stored properly.
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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: Various packages of sushi in the retail display case were found with internal
temperatures between 42 and 47 degrees F. COS: Sushi was relocated to a walk-in freezer to bring the
temperature down to 41 degrees F or below. Processing Area: Containers with baby shrimp, shrimp,
minced tuna, grilled salmon and cut cabbage inside reach-in cooler were found with and internal
temperature between 43 and 44 degrees F. COS: Shrimp, Tuna, Salmon and cabbage were voluntarily
discarded. Cooling Foods handout was provided.
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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
The food establishment's written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea are
missing the following steps: Cleaning and sanitizing exposed food equipment and utensils and linens, and
discarding exposed food and single-service/single-use items. Guidance for Written Procedures for the
Clean-Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout was provided.
8-103.12(B)
Records not maintained or provided for a special process approval granted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(b) and 8-103.12(B) PfPf
Establishment: No monthly verification conducted for the month of April, 2025 as required on
the HACCP Log Verification Worksheet. No monitor's initials recorded for sushi discarded on July 1, 2025.
Establishment not following PH meter's calibration as per the written instructions.
Good Retail Practice Violations
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
Retail/Processing Area: Cooler is not maintaining time/temperature control for safety food
items at a temperature of 41 degrees F or below. Stop-Use Order was issued. Please see comments
section of the report.
6-501.14
Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source
of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public
health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Employee Restrooms: Buildup of dust observed on air ducts.
Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
STOP USE ORDER
Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact
surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used.
Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections have been made for request release of equipment,
contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. The Stop-Use Order applies to time/temperature control for safety
food items only.
Print Date: 7/2/2025
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When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in
violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning
of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that
such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all
persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal
is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or
processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes.
Release - Other
The Food Establishment voluntarily agrees to release the products listed in the stop-sale order(s) on page(s) 1 for destruction. The Food
Establishment will not hold the Department liable for any lost revenue or income as a result of the destruction.
___________________________________
Signature of Food Establishment Representative
AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS
SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT
If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with
Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must
contain:
1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any).
2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of
pleadings and other papers shall be made.
3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must
identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts
alleged by the department (informal hearing).
4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice.
Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this
Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day
deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by
Florida Law.
HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS
I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of ADVANCED FRESH CONCEPTS PB 1500 hereby
waive a notice and a hearing as provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report.
____________________________________________
(Signature)
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document.
(Signature of FDACS Representative)
(Signature of Representative)
MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II
THIN LWE, PERSON IN CHARGE
Print Name and Title
FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13
Alexander Zehr, Sanitation & Safety Specialist
Print Date: 7/2/2025
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Lot: Number of Packages:
Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The concems listed in the complaint were discussed with the manager. No temperature issues observed.
‘A copy of this report has been provided to the person In charge of the food establishment and will be available online at
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ROBERT SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST It eo and file This Report was Issued
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Issues in associated request 5103793 were relayed to management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Issues in the associated request were relayed to management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-304.14(E)
Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between
uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles. 3-304.14(E)
Meat-- A bucket containing disposable wipes in a sanitizer solution is stored on top of foam
trays at the supply rack. COS-- Bucket relocated.
4-202.16
Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices
or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16
Deli-- An inverted plastic milk crate is used for a floor rack at the walk-in cooler.
6-101.11(A)(3)
Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject
to flushing or spray cleaning methods. 6-101.11(A)(3)
Produce-- Plywood sheets are used for temporary flooring near the floor drains at the
processing area.
6-501.14
Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source
of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public
health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14
Deli-- Old grease residue and droplets on suppression lines inside the fryer ventilation hood.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A)
PfPf
Prep Area: Knives, vegetable slicer and utensils stored in tray inside prep reach-in cooler not
clean due to accumulation of food residue. COS: Knives, vegetable slicer and utensils were removed and
taken to ware wash sink to be cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
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: Chef sample A3 and A5 pre-packaged sushi prepared onsite made available for
self-service in retail display cooler had an internal temperature of 50 degrees f at 11am. Sushi was
prepared and packaged onsite at 9am. COS: Products were removed from retail cooler and taken to
freezer to continue cooling process and brought temperature down to 41 degrees f during inspection.
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Vw Publix in Deland: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (3)
Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.
| Date | Order Type | Product | Brand/Lot | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… | |
| STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures. | |
| STOP USE ORDER | — | Number of Packages: | FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanabl… |
Vw Publix in Deland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vw Publix in Deland last inspected?
- Vw Publix 1500 in Deland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 4, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Vw Publix in Deland had?
- Vw Publix 1500 in Deland has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Deland find?
- Vw Publix 1500 in Deland was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 4, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Vw Publix in Deland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- Yes, Vw Publix 1500 in Deland has 3 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
- What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Deland?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1500 in Deland are: 6-501.14: Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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.
- Does Vw Publix in Deland have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Vw Publix 1500 in Deland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 6-501.14: Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14.
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