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 Florida Locations (1,010)

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Vw Publix 1537
1430 Tiger Park Ln, Gulf Breeze, FL 4 insp Publix # 1076
617 Us Highway 17 92 W, Haines City, FL 1 insp Publix # 0402
1400 E Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hallandale Beach, FL 11 insp · 16 violations Vw Publix 0475
2685 N Forest Ridge Blvd, Hernando, FL 3 insp Publix # 0586
3339 W 80th St, Hialeah, FL 5 insp Vw Publix 1072
155 E 2nd Ave, Hialeah, FL 5 insp Publix Super Markets INC. # 1264
3251 E 2nd Ave, Hialeah, FL 3 insp · 17 violations · 2 stop orders Vw Publix 0343
2414 W 60th St, Hialeah, FL 6 insp Vw Publix 1264
3250 E 2nd Ave, Hialeah, FL 5 insp Vw Publix 1386
1290 W 68th St, Hialeah, FL 5 insp Publix # 0832
1585 W 49th St, Hialeah, FL 6 insp Publix # 1171
5185 Us Highway 98 S, Highland City, FL 2 insp · 12 violations Vw Publix 1585
8605 Se Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 6 insp Vw Publix 0571
11750 Se Federal Hwy, Hobe Sound, FL 4 insp Publix Super Markets INC #1554
1740 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 5 insp · 6 violations · 1 stop orders Vw Publix 0053
5211 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 9 insp · 5 violations · 1 stop orders Vw Publix 0432
3251 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, FL 7 insp · 2 violations Vw Publix 0679
6901 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 7 insp · 6 violations Publix # 1454
1700 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 9 insp · 8 violations Vw Publix 1554
1776 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 4 insp

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