Publix in Gainesville
Last inspected:
3315 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32607Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Publix 1784 is a vended water facility in Gainesville that has had 7 inspections on record since August 2022, with a combined total of 4 violations and no stop-sale or stop-use orders. Two inspections in January 2025 identified violations corrected on site: time-temperature control marking was missing for deli foods held using time as a public health control, and a spray bottle of mineral oil was improperly stored at a handwashing sink in the meat processing area. Both issues were corrected during the inspection. The most recent focused inspection on December 18, 2025 found no violations.
Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.
Publix in Gainesville: 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.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Risk-Based Violations
3-501.19(B)(2)
Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4
hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours
past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(2) PfPf
Deli service counter area - Times were not written on dry erase poster for various deli foods
held using time as a public health control at the deli service counter. Cos - Times were written down by
store personnel.
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5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee
use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in
accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Meat processing area - Spray bottle of mineral oil was stored at handwashing sink. Cos Spray bottle was adequately relocated.
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.15
Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Backroom area - There is a gap exposing daylight at the bottom of the emergency exit door
next to the vendor receiving door.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
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.
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-302.12
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12Repeat
Processing area - Original label missing from working container of distilled water and
common name was not written on container. Cos - Common name was written on container by the person
in charge.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full if you have not already done so. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or
money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay
the processing of your food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department
may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
Applied current decal to VW unit.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.
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No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements
Comments: Initial Inspection completed per request 5083334. Establishment not operating at time of initial inspection.
The food establishment has chosen to be designated as a Hemp Food Establishment, but did not have any product on hand during
the inspection.
Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full if you have not done so already. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or
money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the
processing of your food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Good Retail Practice Violations
5-205.15(B)
Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Produce processing area - Handwashing sink faucet was not providing hot water under adequate
pressure. Cos - Adequate repairs were made during inspection. Deli processing area - Water not getting hot at
handwashing sink adjacent to mechanical dishwasher. Cos - Adequate repairs were made during inspection.
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— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Initial Inspection completed per request 5083363. Establishment not operating at time of initial inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Publix in Gainesville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Publix in Gainesville last inspected?
- Publix 1784 in Gainesville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 18, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Publix in Gainesville had?
- Publix 1784 in Gainesville has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix in Gainesville find?
- Publix 1784 in Gainesville was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 18, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Publix in Gainesville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Publix 1784 in Gainesville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Publix in Gainesville?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix 1784 in Gainesville are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-501.19(B)(2): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(2) Pf; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15.
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