Publix — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
Publix operates 346 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 53 stop sale orders across 25 of its 346 locations and 1,789 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 3-501.16(A)(2) (Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or be), cited 120 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Publix: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3-501.16(A)(2) | Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. | P | 120 |
| 6-501.12 | Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done durin | — | 114 |
| 3-501.14(B) | Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled | P | 98 |
| 6-501.11 | Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. | — | 93 |
| 3-302.11(A)(1) | Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw | P | 69 |
Publix: Recent Stop-Sale Orders
A stop-sale order issued by FDACS prohibits the establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code.
| Date | Product | Reason | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kale Greens | — | Ocala | |
| Kale | — | Ocala | |
| Rotissirie Chicken Breast | FS 500; FAC SK-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temper | Ocala | |
| Honey BBQ Chicken Breast | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.” Time/Temp | Ocala | |
| Pastrami Seasoned Turkey Breast | FS 500; FAC SK-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temper | Ocala | |
| Black Forest Ham | FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temper | Ocala |
Publix: Florida County Breakdown
| County | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders |
|---|---|---|
| Pinellas County | 37 | 3 |
| Miami-Dade County | 32 | 5 |
| Palm Beach County | 30 | 1 |
| St. Johns County | 22 | 2 |
| Polk County | 18 | 0 |
| Volusia County | 17 | 1 |
| Union County | 17 | 1 |
| — | 15 | 0 |
| Sarasota County | 15 | 2 |
| Pasco County | 15 | 0 |
| St. Lucie County | 11 | 0 |
| Seminole County | 11 | 0 |
| Santa Rosa County | 11 | 0 |
| Leon County | 10 | 3 |
| Brevard County | 10 | 0 |
Publix: Notable Florida Locations
Publix FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Publix have under FDACS inspection?
- Publix has 346 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Publix received in Florida?
- Publix has received 53 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 25 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Publix locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Publix locations is 3-501.16(A)(2) — Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below, cited 120 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Publix received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 34 stop sale orders at Publix locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Publix in Florida?
- Publix retail locations in Florida are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees retail food stores, packaged food sales, and food distribution. Restaurant-format Publix locations may also be inspected by DBPR.
- What is a FDACS stop sale order?
- A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Stop-sale orders can affect individual products, batches, or entire product lines at a location.
Publix Florida Locations (961)
Vw Publix 0388
Delray Beach, Palm Beach Vw Publix 1653
Tampa, Pinellas Vw Publix 0413
Lake Worth, Palm Beach Vw Publix 1523
Riverview, Manatee Publix Liquor Store #1741
The Villages, Sumter Vw Publix 0428
Boca Raton, Palm Beach Vw Publix 1032
Riverview, Manatee Vw Publix 0553
Boca Raton, Palm Beach Publix # 1252
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Delray Beach, Palm Beach Vw Publix 1653
Tampa, Pinellas Vw Publix 0413
Lake Worth, Palm Beach Vw Publix 1523
Riverview, Manatee Publix Liquor Store #1741
The Villages, Sumter Vw Publix 0428
Boca Raton, Palm Beach Vw Publix 1032
Riverview, Manatee Vw Publix 0553
Boca Raton, Palm Beach Publix # 1252
Maria,