Publix # in Doral

Last inspected:

9755 Nw 41st St, Doral, FL 33178

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #0031 in Doral has had 8 inspections on record since June 2023. The facility received 6 violations in June 2023 and 1 violation on February 18, 2026, for a total of 7 violations across its inspection history. All violations except the February 2026 citation were corrected on site during inspection. The June 2023 inspections documented a priority-level separation violation in the meat department where raw pork bacon was stored directly above ready-to-eat turkey breast sandwich meat; a priority-level chemical storage violation where liquid cleaning chemicals including bleach were stored directly on a pallet of water, and fabric softener stored directly on a pallet of beverages; and a priority-foundation level temperature measuring device violation involving inaccurate or non-functioning thermometers in multiple coolers and the walk-in freezer. On February 18, 2026, an inspector conducted a follow-up visit and cited a priority-level cold-holding temperature violation: ham, turkey, and cheese in the deli cooler case measured between 43–48°F, above the 41°F maximum. The items were immediately transferred to the walk-in freezer to reach compliant temperature. All other inspections since May 2025 resulted in zero violations. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 was a focused inspection completed with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Doral: 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.

— 2 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: LOURDES CHANTEZ, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. Visited establishment to follow up Request #5150743.

Risk-Based Violations

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) PPRepeat
Deli - Multiple ham, turkey and cheese placed in reach in cooler case this morning, measured out of temperature between 43-48*F. COS, all cold cuts were transferred to the walking freezer to reach 41*F or lower.

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
Deli - Cold holding unit housing ham, turkey, cheese, was found in disrepair with an ambient temperature between 43-50*F and unable to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or below. COS, service was called during inspection and unit was able to be repaired and verified to an ambient temperature of 41*F or lower.
— 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MANUEL URIBE

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite visit to conduct routing inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SUSAN CRUZ

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: GEMA CROOKS

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 . GEMA CROOKS, ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER GARRISON SWEAT, 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
Meat Department : Raw pork bacon stored directly over ready to eat turkey breast sandwich meat on u-boat in walk in meat cooler. COS : items moved to appropriate location. x
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Stockroom : Pallet of liquid cleaning chemicals including bleach stored directly on pallet of water. Jug of fabric softener stored directly on pallet of gatorades. COS : items moved to appropriate location. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-203.12 Ambient air and water temperature measuring device scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit not designed to be easily readable or not accurate to ± 1.5°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 3°F in the intended range of use. 4-203.12 Pf
Retail : Thermometer inaccurate at the following locations : Front display cooler; deli salad cooler; cheese display cooler, and produce cooler. COS : some thermometers replaced or re-calibrated during inspection. Bakery : Thermometer in disrepair at walk in freezer. o
4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Deli : No ambient thermometer provided in sub sandwich preparation cooler. o Print Date: 6/19/2023 Page 1 of 3 43 Citation Description: 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) Observation: Stockroom : Shipping box of single use cups stored directly on floor. COS : items stored properly during inspection. x
6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Seafood : Damaged ceiling not repaired in a way that is smooth and easily cleanable. 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
Stockroom : Dust buildup on ceiling of walk in dairy cooler near cooling unit. o

Publix # in Doral: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Doral last inspected?
Publix # 0031 in Doral was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 10, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Doral had?
Publix # 0031 in Doral has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Doral find?
Publix # 0031 in Doral was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 10, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Doral had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 0031 in Doral has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Doral?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0031 in Doral 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P; 4-203.12: Ambient air and water temperature measuring device scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit not designed to be easily readable or not accurate to ± 1.5°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 3°F in the intended range of use. 4-203.12 Pf.

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