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

Most Stop-Sale Orders

  • Sunrise — 5 stop-sale orders
  • Ocala — 4 stop-sale orders
  • Deland — 3 stop-sale orders

Recently Inspected

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 Tampa (27 locations)

← All Publix Florida locations

Publix # 0511
6001 N Nebraska Ave, Tampa, FL 8 insp · 6 violations · 3 stop orders Vw Publix 0754
7835 Gunn Hwy, Tampa, FL 4 insp Publix # 1373
16041 Tampa Palms Blvd W, Tampa, FL 8 insp · 6 violations Publix Liquor Store # 1324
8703 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 2 insp Publix Super Markets INC. #1884
1700 North Boulevard, Tampa, FL 2 insp · 1 violations Vw Publix 1653
4900 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 6 insp · 2 violations Publix # 1170
5371 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 4 insp · 5 violations Vw Publix 1630
4425 E Fletcher Ave, Tampa, FL 3 insp Publix #582
2724 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 4 insp Vw Publix 1808
3615 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 3 insp · 1 violations Publix Liquor Store #1088
8987 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 1 insp Vw Publix 0840
10015 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 6 insp · 7 violations Vw Publix 0628
243 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 4 insp · 10 violations Publix Liquor Store # 1170
5369 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 1 insp Publix # 0627
12139 W Linebaugh Ave, Tampa, FL 6 insp · 1 violations Publix Super Markets INC. #1808
3617 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 2 insp · 2 violations Publix # 1324
8701 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 9 insp · 6 violations Publix # 1088
8975 Race Track Rd, Tampa, FL 4 insp · 5 violations Publix #584
19034 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 7 insp Publix Super Markets INC. #1549
1105 E Twiggs St, Tampa, FL 5 insp · 4 violations

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