Vw Publix in Flagler Beach

Last inspected:

414 Beach Village Dr, Flagler Beach, FL 32136

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1257, a vended water facility in Flagler Beach, had 4 inspections on record between July 2024 and November 2025. A March 2025 sanitation inspection documented 7 violations, including three priority-level findings: food-contact knives and cutting boards used for over 4 hours without cleaning, improper sanitization of knives (dipped in sanitizer for under 5 seconds), and a crunchy roll held at 46°F instead of the required 41°F or below. The inspector noted the person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about the six major foodborne illnesses. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection. A subsequent focused inspection in November 2025 found no violations, with lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Flagler Beach: FDACS Inspection History (4)

Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICK PACE

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Kitchen: Knives, cutting board in contact with time/temperature controlled for safety food in used for over 4 hours. Items placed into use at 7:00am and remained in use until 11:15am COS: items wash, rinse and sanitized during inspection. Y x
4-703.11 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils not sanitized in: hot water manual operation, not immersed for at least 30 seconds; hot water mechanical operation, utensil surface temperature of 160°F not achieved; or chemical operation, minimum contact time not achieved. 4-703.11 PP
Kitchen: Knives rinsed/dipped in sanitizer for under 5 seconds and placed on clean dish drying rack. COS: Items re washed and placed in sanitizer for over the required time. Y x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to answer all questions about the 6 major foodborne illnesses.
3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PPRepeat
Retail: Crunchy roll found with an internal temperature of 46 degrees F. Item placed out within last 4 hours. All other items in cooler 41 or below. Ambient reading of unit on inspectors thermometer 39 degrees F. COS item placed into walk in freezer to rapidly cool to 41 degrees or below. Print Date: 3/19/2025 Page 1 of 2 x x 27 P Citation Description: Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(a) and 8-103.12(A) P Observation: Kitchen: Distilled water step skipped during the calibration process of the PH meter. COS Process restarted and all steps followed. Y x Repeat COS
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Kitchen: Opened employee bottled water stored on top of utensils on bottom shelf of storage rack next to prep station. COS item moved during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.13(E) Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating it is to be kept frozen until time of use not removed from the reduced oxygen environment prior to thawing under refrigeration, or prior to or immediately upon completion of thawing under cold running water. 3-501.13(E)
Walk in cooler: Krab sticks thawed within last 30 minutes and placed into walk in cooler without removed from packaging. COS: Item opened immediately by person in charge upon discovery.
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Back area: Single service trays stored uncovered on storage shelf. COS item wrapped during inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: DOUGLAS HULSER

Comments: Focused inspection for training purposes Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Flagler Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Flagler Beach last inspected?
Vw Publix 1257 in Flagler Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 3, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Flagler Beach had?
Vw Publix 1257 in Flagler Beach has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Flagler Beach find?
Vw Publix 1257 in Flagler Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 3, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Flagler Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1257 in Flagler Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Flagler Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1257 in Flagler Beach are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) P.

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