Publix — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record

Overview

15 stop-sale orders were issued at Publix locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.

Publix operates 394 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 30 stop sale orders across 15 of its 394 locations and 875 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.

394Locations
30Stop-Sale Orders
15Orders in 2026
875Citations
15Locations w/ Orders

Publix: Top FDACS Citation Violations

CodeViolationPriorityCitations
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

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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.

DateProductReasonLocation
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

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Publix: Florida City Breakdown

CityLocationsStop-Sale OrdersViolations
Jacksonville 17 1 54
Tampa 17 3 46
Orlando 15 0 14
Miami 11 0 22
Lakeland 10 0 9
Pensacola 10 0 12
Tallahassee 10 3 44
Saint Augustine 9 0 23
Ocala 8 6 4
Sarasota 8 2 16
Boca Raton 6 0 22
Spring Hill 6 0 7
Bradenton 5 0 6
Clearwater 5 0 3
Port St Lucie 5 0 19
St. Johns 5 2 17
Cape Coral 4 0 2
Clermont 4 0 6
Coral Springs 4 2 24
Delray Beach 4 0 7
Gainesville 4 0 17
Largo 4 0 1
Naples 4 0 3
Pembroke Pines 4 0 7
Stuart 4 0 13
Altamonte Springs 3 0 9
Deltona 3 0 5
Hialeah 3 2 17
Homestead 3 0 9
Hudson 3 0 5

Publix: Notable Florida Locations

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Publix FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions

How many Florida locations does Publix have under FDACS inspection?
Publix has 394 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 30 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 15 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 15 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 in Jacksonville (39 locations)

← All Publix Florida locations

Publix # 1022
11406 San Jose Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 8 insp · 13 violations · 1 stop orders Publix # 1176
2875 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 7 insp · 6 violations Publix # 0019
731 Duval Station Rd Ste 4, Jacksonville, FL 5 insp · 4 violations Vw Publix 0433
14444 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp · 3 violations Vw Publix 0393
11250 Saint Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Publix # 0631
4495 Roosevelt Blvd Ste 103, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp · 3 violations Vw Publix 1125
4413 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp · 3 violations Publix Liquor Store #1223
2039 Hendricks Ave., Suite 317, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Vw Publix 1468
2771 Monument Rd, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Publix Warehouse Cold Storage
9800 W Beaver St, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp Vw Publix 1105
13820 St Augustine Rd, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Publix Super Markets INC. #1223
2039 Hendricks Ave., Suite 325, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp Publix 1896
13170 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp Vw Publix 0849
2033 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 8 insp Publix # 0393
11250 Old Saint Augustine Rd Ste 4, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp · 11 violations Publix # 0708
10920 Baymeadows Road, Jacksonville, FL 5 insp · 3 violations Vw Publix 0128
9518 Argyle Forest Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp Vw Publix 0263
7628 103rd St, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp Publix Liquor Store #1842
11025 Etown Parkway, Suite 101, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Vw Publix 0631
4495 Roosevelt Blvd St, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp

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