Publix — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
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.
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 City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Sunrise — 5 stop-sale orders
- Ocala — 4 stop-sale orders
- Panama City — 3 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- Loxahatchee — Apr 3, 2026
- Bonita Springs — Apr 2, 2026
- Tampa — Apr 2, 2026
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)
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12620 Beach Blvd Ste 12, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Publix # 0716
450 State Road 13 Ste 109, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp · 2 violations Vw Publix 0713
4765 Hodges Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp Publix Super Markets INC. #1771
12541 Yellow Bluff Rd, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp · 1 violations Vw Publix 1099
2845 County Road 210 W, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Publix 1859
11341 Normandy Blvd Ste 201, Jacksonville, FL 6 insp · 3 violations Vw Publix 1066
10500 San Jose Blvd Ste 36, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Vw Publix 1140
408 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 2 insp Publix Super Markets INC. #1842
11025 Etown Parkway, Suite 100, Jacksonville, FL 1 insp Publix 1753
580 Atlantic Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp Publix # 1037
7749 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 9 insp · 2 violations Publix # 0686 Establishment #
1100 Dunn Ave Bldg 100, Jacksonville, FL 4 insp · 4 violations Vw Publix 1177
7117 Merrill Rd, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp · 4 violations Publix # 0649
6001 Argyle Forest Blvd Ste 45, Jacksonville, FL 3 insp · 4 violations Vw Publix 0884
4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy, Jacksonville, FL 5 insp 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 # 1176
2875 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 7 insp · 6 violations
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