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
Recently Inspected
- Loxahatchee — Apr 3, 2026
- Naples — Apr 2, 2026
- Bonita Springs — 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 Miami (39 locations)
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9420 Sw 56th St, Miami, FL 7 insp Publix # 1062
15771 Sw 152nd St, Miami, FL 5 insp · 2 violations Vw Publix 0238
14630 Sw 26th St, Miami, FL 4 insp Publix # 1389
11750 Sw 104th St, Miami, FL 3 insp · 2 violations Vw Publix 0835
12100 Sw 127th Ave, Miami, FL 3 insp · 6 violations Vw Publix 0669
1700 Ne Miami Gardens Dr, Miami, FL 4 insp Publix Super Markets INC. #1614
601 Nw 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 3 insp · 4 violations Vw Publix 0889
15755 Sw 56th St, Miami, FL 3 insp Vw Publix 0044
7805 Bird Rd, Miami, FL 6 insp Vw Publix 1467
9951 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 5 insp Vw Publix 0590
9510 Sw 160th St, Miami, FL 3 insp Vw Publix 0223
14601 S Dixie Hwy, Miami, FL 4 insp · 5 violations Vw Publix 0327
13850 Sw 8th St, Miami, FL 5 insp Vw Publix 0454
18995 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 6 insp · 5 violations Vw Publix 1230
121 Sw 22nd Ave, Miami, FL 4 insp Vw Publix 1151
8680 Coral Way, Miami, FL 4 insp Publix # 0024
10201 Hammocks Blvd Ste 111, Miami, FL 2 insp · 6 violations Vwu Publix 0127
2270 Sw 27th Ave, Miami, FL 5 insp Publix #1561
1420 Nw North River Drive Suite 110, Miami, FL 3 insp · 3 violations
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