Vw Publix in Destin

Last inspected:

4425 Commons Dr E, Destin, FL 32541

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vended water facility in Destin with five inspections on record between January 2023 and February 2026. The January 2023 inspection documented seven violations, all corrected on site: two handwashing sink violations (one blocked by boxes, one lacking soap) in adjacent departments, plus five additional basic violations. All subsequent inspections — four focused and routine offsite visits between November 2023 and February 2026 — resulted in zero violations. Lab results were provided at each recent inspection, indicating ongoing water quality testing and compliance with vended water safety requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Destin: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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.

— 1 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· 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 routine offsite inspection. Lab Results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DONNY SPURLOCK, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: DAVID FERNANDEZ

Comments: Focus Visit Country Of Origin Label Audit

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TAMARA JOSEY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(4) Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4)
Bakery walk-in cooler: Observed bakery items on speed rack with no protective coverings. o Print Date: 1/12/2023 Page 1 of 3
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Bakery: Observed hand wash sinked blocked with boxes. COS. Boxes were moved to allow access to hand wash sink. x
6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf
Deli: Observed hand wash sink with no soap. COS. New soap refill was supplied at sink. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12
Bakery: Observed bulk food containers with no labels. o
5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12
Meat department walk-in freezer: Observed ice forming on condensate line. o
6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Dairy walk-in cooler: Observed debris under shelving. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Bakery walk-in cooler: Observed missing slats in the plastic curtain. o

Vw Publix in Destin: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Destin last inspected?
Vw Publix 0677 in Destin was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 26, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Destin had?
Vw Publix 0677 in Destin has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Destin find?
Vw Publix 0677 in Destin was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 26, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Destin had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0677 in Destin has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Destin?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0677 in Destin are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(4): Food not protected from cross contamination by storage in packages, covered containers or wrappings. 3-302.11(A)(4).

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