How many inspections has Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale had?

Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale find?

Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 13, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale

Name: Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: October 13, 2025

3800 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

Broward County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 59878

Part of: Winn-Dixie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Winn-Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale is a vended water operation with 8 focused inspections on record between April 2023 and October 2025. The facility recorded 11 violations during an April 2023 inspection, including a priority violation for time and temperature control when deli department sliced meats and cheeses displayed for self-service were found at 44–45 degrees Fahrenheit. An employee was observed washing scissors and then processing food without changing gloves or washing hands; the facility corrected this on site and discussed proper handwashing with the person in charge. Food-contact surface contamination was also noted on a food container lip in the deli department and corrected during the visit. Subsequent inspections in February 2024, May 2024, July 2024, January 2025, March 2025, and October 2025 recorded zero violations. The most recent inspection on October 13, 2025 was a routine offsite inspection with lab results provided and no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.

12Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 13, 2025

Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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.

2025 — 3 inspections

Oct 13, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab result provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 7, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: BRYAN KIRKCONNELL

Comments: Focused Inspection - Visit made for training purposes only.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jan 13, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection-Sample Collection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 4 inspections

Jul 18, 2024 — Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JESSICA ISLA

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. The issues described in request# 5116865 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Retail area- Areas of reach in coolers doors in dairy product section are missing gasket sealers.

Jul 16, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LAURA SANCHEZ

Comments: This offsite industry visit is being conducted to document a verbal conversation regarding request# 5116865

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

May 7, 2024 — 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.

Feb 9, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JESSICA ISLA

Comments: The issue described in request # 5109553 was addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Apr 12, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 11 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NOVELETTE WILLIAMS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout provided to establishment during the visit. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Deli department- food residue buildup on lip of food container stored on storage rack near the warewashing sink. COS- the food container was cleaned during the visit. x

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

Deli department - packages of sliced meat and cheese displayed in cold case for consumer self-service had internal temperatures of 44-45 degrees Fahrenheit. The meat and cheese had been sliced less than 4 hours ago and was moved to the walk- in- freezer to be properly cooled down. Packages of salads with cut lettuce packaged on site were displayed in the display cooler for consumer self-service had internal temperatures of 43-44 degrees Fahrenheit. COS- The salads were packaged less than 4 hours ago and were moved to the walk- in- freezer to properly cool down during the visit. x Print Date: 4/12/2023 Page 1 of 4

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP

Deli department- observed employee wash a pair of scissors and then process food without changing gloves and washing their hands in between tasks. COS- discussed proper handwashing techniques with the person in charge and the employee washed their hands during the visit. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(B) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)

Deli department- packages of sliced meat and cheese and packages of salads not uncovered or loosely covered to facilitate cooling. o

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Deli department- packaged sandwiches stored under leaking condensate from the deli display cooler. Water droplets were present on the packages. COS- the packages were wiped down and the leaking condensate was wiped away during the visit. x

4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11

Meat department- food trays not air dried before being stacked. o

4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)

Seafood department- food containers stored on storage unit in walk-in-cooler not stored inverted and stored under a leaking cooling unit. COS- the food containers were cleaned during the visit and the storage unit was moved during the visit. x

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Bakery department- grease deposits on bakery pans stored on storage rack near oven. o

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Food residue buildup in door tracks of deli meat coolers. o

5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12

Seafood department- condensate from the cooling unit in the walk-in-cooler was leaking. Deli department- condensate from the deli walk in cooler was leaking onto packaged food. o

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Deli department- pool of water on floor below steamer. Seafood department- residue buildup on cooling unit in the walk-in-cooler. Bakery department- residue on floor of walk-in-freezer. o

Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?: Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 13, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale had?: Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale find?: Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 13, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Winn Dixie in Fort Lauderdale?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Winn Dixie 0386 in Fort Lauderdale are: 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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) P.