Vw Publix in Key Largo

Last inspected:

101499 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 1813 in Key Largo is a vended water facility with 7 inspections on record dating from July 2024 to October 2025. The facility had 3 violations cited during a September 26, 2025 sanitation inspection, both corrected on site: food employees wore single-use gloves across multiple tasks without changing them, and rotisserie chicken measured 78°F when placed in the retail display case prior to cooling to the required 41°F. The chicken was moved to a walk-in cooler to complete cooling. All other inspections resulted in zero violations. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 was a focused USDA Cool Audit with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Key Largo: 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.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: RALPH ROS

Comments: Conducted USDA Cool Audit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, 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. The issue described regarding Request #5138132 was addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-304.15(A) Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP
Kitchen - Food employees wearing single-use gloves to handle food items, then changing tasks, entering and exiting the preparation areas without changing their gloves. COS, employees washed hands and donned new gloves. 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- Rotisserie chicken cooked in the morning and placed directly at customer reach in the retail cold unit prior to achieving 41*F measured 78*F. COS, chicken was placed in walk in cooler to cool down to 41*F in the remaining time allowed. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Kitchen, Bakery - Ice build up on floor of the walk in freezer.
— 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: 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: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit location for Request# 5199979,

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Initial Inspection Vended Water Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JULIO AZPURUA, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issue described regarding Request # 5116495 was addressed with the person in charge during the visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Key Largo: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Key Largo last inspected?
Vw Publix 1813 in Key Largo was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 15, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Key Largo had?
Vw Publix 1813 in Key Largo 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 Key Largo find?
Vw Publix 1813 in Key Largo was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 15, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Key Largo had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1813 in Key Largo has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Key Largo?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1813 in Key Largo are: 3-304.15(A): Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P; 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) P; 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11.

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