Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood

Last inspected:

1740 Polk St, Hollywood, FL 33020

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix Super Markets Inc #1554 in Hollywood had 5 inspections on record between August 2022 and September 2025, with a combined 6 violations and no emergency closures. A stop-sale order issued December 17, 2024 required the destruction of multiple packages of Grilled Chicken Breast after an inspector found internal temperatures between 43°F and 45°F in the meat department cooler — below the required 41°F threshold for cold-held time/temperature control for safety food under FS 500.04 and FS 500.10. The product was voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. A focused inspection conducted December 12, 2024 documented a verbal conversation with management in response to a complaint. The most recent sanitation inspection on September 30, 2025 identified 5 violations; citations were corrected during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
6Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Bakery Area: Ambient air thermometer not present in empanadas hot holding cabinet.
4-502.11(A) Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
Deli Area; Ambient air thermometer in deli meat case not recording temperature.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli Area: Leaks at faucets of ware wash sink and prep sink.
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 Area: Soil build-up on vent adjacent to soda dispensing carton storage rack. Backroom Area: Ice buildup on floors of walk in freezers. Soil build-up on walls of walk in dairy cooler.
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Bakery Area: Damaged floor at entrance of walk in freezer.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A visit was conducted in response to request #5123677 and the issues related to the complaint were addressed with facility management.

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
Retail Area: Multiple packages of Grilled Chicken Breast stored previous day inside meat open-air cooler were found with internal temperatures between 43*F - 45*F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Food item were voluntarily discarded by management during the inspection. Stop sale order and release issued. See supplement. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KAITLYN FORD

Comments: This Focused Inspection is being conducted offsite to document a verbal conversation with management in response to request #5123649.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Visit conducted in response to request # 5122419. Focused visit - Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: KAITLYN FORD, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Publix Super Markets INC #1554 in Hollywood
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood last inspected?
Publix Super Markets INC #1554 in Hollywood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 30, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood had?
Publix Super Markets INC #1554 in Hollywood has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood find?
Publix Super Markets INC #1554 in Hollywood was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 30, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Publix Super Markets INC #1554 in Hollywood has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Publix Super Markets INC in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix Super Markets INC #1554 in Hollywood are: 4-204.11: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D); 4-502.11(A): Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C); 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).

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