Vw Publix in Hollywood

Last inspected:

5211 Sheridan St, Hollywood, FL 33021

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

A stop-sale order issued September 12, 2024 required the immediate removal of time/temperature control chicken products after they were found at improper holding temperatures (44–48°F when 41°F or below is required). The products were voluntarily destroyed by facility management and witnessed by the inspector. Vw Publix 0053 had 9 inspections on record between October 2023 and March 2026. The facility documented one priority violation for improper cooling of cooked chicken tenders in September 2024, which was corrected on site using a blast chiller. A repeat cold-holding violation was cited in September 2024 after an off-site complaint investigation found broccoli slaw salad and ham & cheese sandwiches stored at 44–50°F in reach-in coolers; these items were relocated to the walk-in cooler for proper cooling during the inspection. The most recent inspection on March 18, 2026 was a focused offsite inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

9FDACS Insp.
5Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Hollywood: FDACS Inspection History (9)

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.

— 5 inspections
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5120277 The issues described in request # 5120277 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(A) Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PPRepeat
Retail Area: Ten packages of in house cooked and packaged chicken tenders in retail display cooler with probed internal temperatures between 44* F and 48* F. Placed In Cooler Prior To Reaching 41*F. COS: Placed in blast chiller to properly cool at time of visit.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, 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]. Please note each observation that has been corrected. A visit was conducted in response to request #5119665 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) PPRepeat
Retail Area: Broccoli slaw salad packages stored inside reach-in produce cooler were found with internal temperatures between 44 - 50 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Salads were removed from customer reach and placed inside the walk-in cooler for cooling down during the inspection. Ham & cheese Grab & go sandwich stored inside reach-in Deli cooler was found with internal temperatures of 45 degrees F. COS: Food item was voluntarily discarded by management during the inspection. Stop sale and release order issued. See supplement. Repeat COS Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)
Retail Area: Ingredients list not available for items inside the reach-in bulk bakery dispenser including Hoagies bread. COS: List of ingredients provided during the inspection.
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail Area: Accumulation of ice inside reach-in freezer displaying ice cream.
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
Backroom: Soil and debris on Dairy walk-in cooler floor. Ice build up accumulated on the ceiling and fan guards of Frozen walk-in freezer.

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: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5116905 The issues described in request # 5116905 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5115775 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request#5115775

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 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: Offsite routine inspection conducted. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, EVNIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request # 5102688

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix 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 Vw Publix 0053 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.

Vw Publix in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Hollywood last inspected?
Vw Publix 0053 in Hollywood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 18, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Hollywood had?
Vw Publix 0053 in Hollywood has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Hollywood find?
Vw Publix 0053 in Hollywood was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 18, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Hollywood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Vw Publix 0053 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 Vw Publix in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0053 in Hollywood 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; 3-602.11(C): Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C); 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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