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 Sarasota (20 locations)

← All Publix Florida locations

Publix # 0828
2875 University Pkwy, Sarasota, FL 7 insp · 10 violations · 2 stop orders Vw Publix 0022
5100 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 3 insp Publix Liquor Store #1781
4836 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 2 insp Vw Publix 1372
2031 Bay St, Sarasota, FL 3 insp Vw Publix #1669
501 N Beneva Rd Ste 161, Sarasota, FL 3 insp Publix 1882
1940 Lakewood Ranch Blvd, Sarasota, FL 3 insp Vw Publix 0409
8409 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 4 insp Publix Liquor Store # 0361
5806 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 1 insp Vw Publix 1644
3428 Clark Rd, Sarasota, FL 3 insp Vw Publix 1797
8405 Honore Ave, Unit 1, Sarasota, FL 4 insp · 2 violations Publix Liquor Store #1669
501 N Beneva Rd Ste 181, Sarasota, FL 1 insp · 1 violations Vw Publix 0148
5391 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 4 insp · 4 violations Vw Publix 0696
6543 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 5 insp Publix Liquor Store #1797
8405 Honore Ave., Unit 2, Sarasota, FL 1 insp Vw Publix 0555
3825 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 4 insp Name: Publix #1372
Address: 2031 Bay St, Sarasota, FL 1 insp Publix #1385 Establishment #: 346583
3690 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 4 insp · 5 violations Vw Publix 1781
4840 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 8 insp · 2 violations Publix Distribution Center
6123 Sawyer Rd, Sarasota, FL 2 insp Vw Publix 0361
5804 Bee Ridge Rd, Sarasota, FL 5 insp

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