Publix Supermarket in Hudson

Last inspected:

12101 Little Rd, Hudson, FL 34667

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix Supermarket #1597 in Hudson has 4 inspections on record between April 2023 and December 2025. The facility received one violation-bearing inspection on April 20, 2023, when sushi products in the retail cooler were found at temperatures above the required 41°F maximum — California rolls measured 44–45°F, spicy tiger rolls 46–47°F, crunchy shrimp rolls 44–47°F, spicy salmon rolls 44–46°F, and Hawaii rolls 44–46°F. All affected products were corrected on site. That inspection also documented a pattern of non-compliance with person-in-charge duties, including inadequate documentation of cold holding temperatures and failure to provide required employee illness reporting agreement documentation. The person in charge could not correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission. Three subsequent inspections in February 2024, October 2025, and December 2025 resulted in no violations. The October 2025 inspection addressed issues referenced in a prior request. The facility met inspection requirements on all recent visits.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Publix Supermarket in Hudson: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 2 inspections
— 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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5140929 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

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

Risk-Based Violations

2-103.11(A)-(N) A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) PfPf
There is a pattern of non-compliance in regards to maintenance of required documentation and cold holding temperatures. o
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
Person in charge could not correctly answer all questions regarding main food borne illnesses. o
2-103.11(O) Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) PfPf
Establishment could not provide documentation verifying employee reporting agreement. o
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: Internal temperature of various sushi rolls at the top front of the reach-in retail cooler measured above 41 degrees F at beginning of inspection (California roll 44-45 F, spicy tiger roll 46-47, Crunchy shrimp roll 44- 47 F, Spicy salmon roll 44- 46 F, Hawaii roll 44-46 F). Products that were below 41 F and within the cooler load limit were left in the retail cooler. COS: All products were made and cooled prior to being placed at retail the day of inspection. Out of temperature rolls were moved to the walk-in freezer for rapid cooling to 41 F or below. x Print Date: 4/20/2023 Page 1 of 3 27 P Citation Description: Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(a) and 8-103.12(A) P Observation: Logbook not verified by franchise management on a monthly basis as stated in HACCP plan. Person in charge not following the requirements of HACCP plan to label the time and date of every batch of sushi rice that was prepared on the day of inspection. Person in charge did not record logbook documentation on day of inspection. COS: Sushi rice labeled appropriately. Logbook entries for 4/20/23 recorded.

Publix Supermarket in Hudson: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix Supermarket in Hudson last inspected?
Publix Supermarket #1597 in Hudson was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix Supermarket in Hudson had?
Publix Supermarket #1597 in Hudson has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix Supermarket in Hudson find?
Publix Supermarket #1597 in Hudson was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix Supermarket in Hudson had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix Supermarket #1597 in Hudson has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix Supermarket in Hudson?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix Supermarket #1597 in Hudson are: 2-103.11(A)-(N): A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person in charge. 2-103.11(A)-(N) and (P) Pf; 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) Pf; 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food. 2-103.11(O) Pf.

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