Publix # in Jacksonville

Last inspected:

2875 University Blvd W, Jacksonville, FL 32217

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1176 in Jacksonville had 7 focused inspections on record between August 2022 and February 2026, with a single inspection in September 2023 documenting 6 violations, all corrected on site during the inspection. The violations included raw ground turkey displayed directly over ground beef in the retail display cooler, a sanitizer bucket with wipes stored directly on packaged apples in the stockroom, and pallet of sunscreen lotions and sprays stored directly over gallon jugs of water. All three items were moved to appropriate locations during the inspection. Subsequent focused inspections in January 2023, July 2024, November 2025, and February 2026 resulted in zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Jacksonville: 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: GREG PENSABENE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CRAIG LAIDMAN

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

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.

— 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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Person in charge: AMANDA THOMPSON

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

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: GINGER WARD

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. The issues described in request 5101663 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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
Retail : Raw ground turkey displayed directly over ground beef in retail display cooler. COS : items moved to appropriate location. x
7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Stockroom : Sanitizer bucket with wipes inside stored directly on packaged apples. COS : Sanitizer bucket moved to appropriate location. x
7-301.11 Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-301.11 PP
Stockroom : Pallet of sunscreen lotions and sprays stored directly over gallon jugs of water. COS : items moved to appropriate location. x
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Stockroom : No handwash signage at handwash sink in employee restroom. COS : signage displayed during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-101.11 Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Meat department : Oxidation along ceiling panel seams causing ceiling to not be smooth and easily cleanable in the meat production area.
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
Stockroom : Old egg debris on shelving and floor near egg storage cart in walk in dairy cooler. COS : area cleaned during inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: GINGER WARD

Comments: The issues described in request 5091635 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: GINGER WARD

Comments: The issues described in request #5082649 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Jacksonville last inspected?
Publix # 1176 in Jacksonville was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 4, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Jacksonville had?
Publix # 1176 in Jacksonville has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Jacksonville find?
Publix # 1176 in Jacksonville was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 4, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Jacksonville had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 1176 in Jacksonville has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Jacksonville?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1176 in Jacksonville are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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) P; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.

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