Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1940 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 1097 in Fort Lauderdale is a vended water facility in Broward County with 6 inspections on record dating from February 2023 to March 2026. The facility has documented 6 total violations across its inspection history, with no violations cited in the two most recent focused inspections (July 2025 and March 2026, both noting lab results provided).

The facility's significant findings center on temperature control and food safety management practices. A July 2024 inspection responding to a complaint documented three violations: sushi packages prepared at 9 a.m. and held in an open-air self-service cooler without adequate cooling (in-store-made items including Spicy Roll Brown Rice, Spicy California Roll, and multiple specialty rolls); failure to follow the HACCP plan during pH meter calibration (starting with 4.01 solution instead of 7.01 before pressing the calibration button), which was corrected on site through discussion of proper procedures; and the person in charge not correctly answering questions about foodborne illnesses and symptoms. A February 2023 inspection similarly found sushi packages in the retail reach-in display cooler held at 46–52 degrees Fahrenheit for less than one hour (required minimum 41°F), with packages immediately removed and placed under proper refrigeration during the inspection. That same 2023 inspection also noted the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illnesses and symptoms, and the facility lacked written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea events (guidance was provided).

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

— 1 inspection
— 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.

— 1 inspection
— 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A visit was conducted in response to request#5115961 and the issues related to the complaint were addressed with management.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail Area: Various containers of in store-made Sushi packages displayed at self-service open-air cooler and made at 9am, including Spicy Roll Brown Rice, Spicy California Roll, Spicy Roll Shrimp, Cream Cheese Wrap Salmon, Spicy Wrap Salmon, Spicy Tiger Roll Tempura Shrimp, Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll, Mango Crunchy Dragon, Super Marina Plate Salmon & Tuna, Big Wave Poke Bowl, Chef Sampler #2 Rainbow, Crunchy Dragon Salmon & Tuna, and Rainbow Roll Salmon Shrimp & Tuna, were found with internal temperatures between 50 - 58 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer at 10:30am. COS: All sushi were removed and placed inside the freezer for cooling down during the inspection. 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
The person in charge did not correctly answer questions related to food-borne illnesses and symptoms. o
8-103.12(A) 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) PP
Food Processing Area: Person in charge did not follow HACCP plan while calibrating the PH meter by starting with the 4.01 solution instead of the 7.01, and pressing the CAL button before dipping it into the buffer solution. COS: The procedure for PH meter calibration according to the HACCP plan was discussed with the person in charge during the inspection. x
— 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conduct routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

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 could not correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses and their symptoms. o
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) PP
Retail sushi area- packages of assorted sushi in the reach in display cooler held for less than 1 hour had an internal temperature of 46-52 deg F. Cos- Packages Of Assorted Sushi Were Removed From Retail, Placed Under Proper Refrigeration, Temperature Were Checked, And Verified During The Visit. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
No written procedures provided for the clean-up of Vomit/ Diarrhea events. Provided establishment with Guidance handout. o

Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Vw Publix 1097 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 19, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale had?
Vw Publix 1097 in Fort Lauderdale has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale find?
Vw Publix 1097 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 19, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1097 in Fort Lauderdale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1097 in Fort Lauderdale 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; 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) P; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf.

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