Vw Publix in Hollywood

Last inspected:

6901 Taft St, Hollywood, FL 33024

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0679, a vended water establishment in Hollywood, had 7 inspections on record between April 2023 and March 2026, with 4 total violations and no stop-sale or stop-use orders. A September 2025 sanitation inspection documented raw tuna and salmon sushi rolls stored directly above ready-to-eat sushi in a self-serve reach-in cooler, a high-priority cross-contamination violation that was corrected on site. The same inspection found sushi items held at 43–46 degrees Fahrenheit when placed in the cooler one hour before temperature verification, below the minimum safe holding temperature, which was also corrected during inspection. The facility lacked a written policy for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events; guidance was provided by email. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 was a focused offsite inspection with lab results provided and no violations noted.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Hollywood: 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.

— 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: BRIANA ALBRITTON

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail area: Multiple containers of raw Tuna & Salmon sushi rolls over ready to eat sushi inside the self-serve reach-in cooler. COS: All food items were moved to the appropriate location. 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
Retail Area: Sushi items placed in reach in cooler one hour before taking temperature foundwith internal temperatures between 43 - 46 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer.COS: Sushi was put back into appropriate refrigeration during inspection. x
2-501.11 Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
The establishment does not have a policy in place for proper response to vomit or diarrheal events. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided via Email.

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
Food processing area: Observed container not labeled with a common name. COS: Proper labeling was provided during the visit.
— 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.

— 2 inspections
— 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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request #5112242 The issues described in request # 5112242 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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 visit to conduct routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KAITLYN FORD

Comments: Visit conducted in response to request #5096215. 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. 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

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)
Food Processing Area: Ambient air thermometer not present for reach-in cooler under food prep cutting board. o
6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food Processing Area: Missing wall tiles next to food prep cutting board. o

Vw Publix in Hollywood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Hollywood last inspected?
Vw Publix 0679 in Hollywood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 19, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Hollywood had?
Vw Publix 0679 in Hollywood has 7 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 0679 in Hollywood was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 19, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Hollywood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0679 in Hollywood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Hollywood?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0679 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); 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.

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