How many inspections has Publix # in Homosassa had?

Publix # 0518 in Homosassa has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Homosassa find?

Publix # 0518 in Homosassa was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 21, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Publix # in Homosassa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Publix # 0518 in Homosassa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Does Publix # in Homosassa have any repeat violations?

Yes, Publix # 0518 in Homosassa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).

Publix # in Homosassa

Name: Publix # 0518 in Homosassa Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: November 21, 2025

3942 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, FL 34448

Sumter County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 192245

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #0518 in Homosassa has completed eight FDACS inspections since June 2022 with a clean record overall — zero violations on file across the past two years. A May 2024 inspection documented two violations that were both corrected on site: sushi packages in the retail self-service case were not being held at or below 41°F (inspector measured them above that threshold and had the store place them in the freezer), and the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about foodborne illness transmission (the employee health guide was emailed to the facility). An earlier June 2022 inspection cited four violations including raw bacon stored directly over salmon and catfish in the back-room cooler (corrected on site by relocating the bacon to the bottom shelf) and flying insects observed around onions in the produce department. The most recent focused inspection on November 21, 2025 resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.

9Violations

Last inspected FDACS: November 21, 2025

Publix # in Homosassa: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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.

2025 — 4 inspections

Nov 21, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab result provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Aug 11, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOE CERIANI

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . JOE CERIANI, CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Mar 24, 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.

Mar 24, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CYNTHIA CANNIOTO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CHRIS DARULLA

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.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPfRepeat

Produce area: hand washing sink was missing paper towels. COS: towels were provided

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Produce area: hand washing sink has a pink bio film around the drain and a slimy buildup in the corners.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Deli and seafood department: floor drain covers were not in place. COS: drain covers were put in place

2024 — 2 inspections

May 23, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JEANINE WHITE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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

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) PP

Retail area: Multiple packages of sushi ( spicy roll, crunchy shrimp, spicy tiger, spicy grilled salmon) offered for customer self service not measuring a temperature of 41 degrees or below. COS: Packages were placed in freezer to rapidly chill down to a internal temperature of 41 degrees. x

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

Employee could not correctly respond to questions pertaining to illnesses spread through food. Employee health guide emailed to owner. o

Mar 20, 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.

2022 — 2 inspections

Jun 16, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . N. ZAW, PERSON IN CHARGE FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 8, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP

Seafood cooler section: Back room storage cooler. Observed raw bacon stored over salmon and cat fish. Cos; Bacon moved to bottom shelf. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Produce Department: observed flying insects around the onions. o

3-304.12(A) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in the food not stored with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 3-304.12(A)

Deli Area: in hot holding case, observed utensil handles touching potatoes and fried chicken strips. Cos: utensil removed and replaced with new utensil. x

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Meat Department: Under three compartment sink, observed missing drain cover. o

Publix # in Homosassa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Homosassa last inspected?: Publix # 0518 in Homosassa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on November 21, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Homosassa had?: Publix # 0518 in Homosassa has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Homosassa find?: Publix # 0518 in Homosassa was most recently inspected by FDACS on November 21, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Homosassa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Publix # 0518 in Homosassa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Homosassa?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0518 in Homosassa are: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B); 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.
Does Publix # in Homosassa have any repeat violations?: Yes, Publix # 0518 in Homosassa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).