How many inspections has Publix in Fort Pierce had?

Publix #567 in Fort Pierce has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix in Fort Pierce find?

Publix #567 in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Publix in Fort Pierce had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Publix #567 in Fort Pierce has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Does Publix in Fort Pierce have any repeat violations?

Yes, Publix #567 in Fort Pierce has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

Publix in Fort Pierce

Name: Publix #567 in Fort Pierce Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 24, 2026

2517 S Us Highway 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

St. Lucie County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 192140

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #567 in Fort Pierce has had 7 inspections on record between April 2023 and March 2026, with 9 total violations and no stop-sale orders. The facility experienced two priority violations involving temperature control of ready-to-eat foods: in April 2023, deli turkey sub-kits and cheese were measured between 44–45°F in a sub-station cooler drawer (minimum required 41°F), and in August 2025, multiple packages of sushi measured between 47–50°F in a display case. Both were corrected on site by moving products to walk-in coolers. An intermediate violation for missing date marking on deli roast beef was also corrected during the April 2023 inspection. A knowledge-based violation appeared in August 2025 when the person in charge did not respond correctly to questions about foodborne illness transmission. Five of seven inspections resulted in zero violations. The most recent focused inspection on March 24, 2026 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.

9Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 24, 2026

Publix in Fort Pierce: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 24, 2026 — 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.

2025 — 3 inspections

Aug 12, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted for Quality Assurance Review of inspector.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 7, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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

Food employee does not respond correctly to questions relating to foodborne illnesses or symptoms associated with diseases transmissible through food. 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 - multiple packages of sushi with internal temperatures between 47 f - 50 f when probed located inside display case. Cos - sushi was place in walk in cooler during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.12(C)-(F) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean portion of the food preparation table or cooking equipment; in running water of sufficient velocity to flush particles to the drain when used with moist foods; in a clean, protected location when used only with food that is not time/temperature control for safety food; or in a container of water maintained at 135°F or greater. 3-304.12(C)-(F)

Processing - metal rice scooper stored on top of rice bin container with food debris throughout. Cos - metal scooper was moved to 3 bay sink for washing and sanitizing during inspection.

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

Processing - food debris throughout bottom shelving of prep cooler.

May 5, 2025 — 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jul 1, 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.

2023 — 2 inspections

Nov 30, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducting offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 14, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request # 5095645 The Issues Described were address with the person in charge.

Risk-Based Violations

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

Deli - multiple slice turkey sub-kits and cheese with internal temperatures between 44 f - 45 f when probed located inside sub-station cooler drawer. Cos - sub-kits and slice cheese moved to walk in cooler during inspection. x

3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf

Deli - package of deli roast beef opened from previous days not date marked inside display cooler. Cos - roast beef was date marked during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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

Bakery - multiple packages of foods stored directly on the floor inside walk in freezer. o

4-202.16 Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance. 4-202.16

Bakery - milk crate used as shelving inside walk in cooler. 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 - food particles throughout the floor adjacent to sub-station cooler area. o Print Date: 4/14/2023 Page 1 of 3

Publix in Fort Pierce: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix in Fort Pierce last inspected?: Publix #567 in Fort Pierce was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 24, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix in Fort Pierce had?: Publix #567 in Fort Pierce has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix in Fort Pierce find?: Publix #567 in Fort Pierce was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix in Fort Pierce had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Publix #567 in Fort Pierce has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix in Fort Pierce?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix #567 in Fort Pierce are: 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; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf; 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.
Does Publix in Fort Pierce have any repeat violations?: Yes, Publix #567 in Fort Pierce has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.