Vw Publix in Kissimmee

Last inspected:

3343 S Orange Blossom Trl, Kissimmee, FL 34746

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1179 is a vended water facility in Kissimmee operating under FDACS regulation. The facility has 4 inspections on record from April 2024 to October 2025, with 5 total violations documented during an April 2024 inspection, all corrected on site. The April 2024 inspection found a food employee separating burnt ready-to-eat rice with bare hands; the employee washed hands, donned gloves, and the contaminated rice was voluntarily discarded. The facility lacked written procedures for responding to vomit and diarrhea events, which were provided by the inspector at the conclusion of the visit. A special process approval log was missing documentation for April 10, 2024. The three subsequent inspections — April 2024, May 2024, and October 2025 — reported zero violations and included lab results verifying compliance. The most recent inspection on October 22, 2025 was a focused inspection with no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Kissimmee: 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.

— 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
— 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.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIO LOPEZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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. Guidance for Written procedures for the Clean-up of Vomit and Diarrhea was provided.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(8) Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. 3-302.11(A)(8)
Processing Area: Unwashed produce was stored on top of ready-to-eat vinegar. COS: Employee relocated produce to proper location.
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
Employee was unable to provide written procedures for the clean-up of vomit and diarrhea. COS: Documentation was provided at the end of the visit.
8-103.12(B) Records not maintained or provided for a 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)(b) and 8-103.12(B) PfPf
Processing Area: Log requiring daily documentation was missing documentation for 04/10/24, previous day.
3-301.11(B) Food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands or not using suitable utensils; alternate method not approved or approved but not followed to allow food employees to have bare hand contact with exposed ready-to-eat food; or food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands at the time it is being added to other food items as an ingredient without cooking/heating the final product to the required temperature to allow bare hand contact. 3-301.11(B) PP
Processing Area: Employee was separating burnt ready-to-eat rice with bare hands. COS: Bare hand contact procedures were discussed. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. Burnt rice was voluntarily discarded. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Processing Area: Reach-in cooler has a build up of white substance on the side of door.
— 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.

Vw Publix in Kissimmee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Kissimmee last inspected?
Vw Publix 1179 in Kissimmee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 22, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Kissimmee had?
Vw Publix 1179 in Kissimmee has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Kissimmee find?
Vw Publix 1179 in Kissimmee was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 22, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Kissimmee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1179 in Kissimmee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Kissimmee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1179 in Kissimmee are: 3-301.11(B): Food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands or not using suitable utensils; alternate method not approved or approved but not followed to allow food employees to have bare hand contact with exposed ready-to-eat food; or food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands at the time it is being added to other food items as an ingredient without cooking/heating the final product to the required temperature to allow bare hand contact. 3-301.11(B) P; 3-302.11(A)(8): Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. 3-302.11(A)(8); 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 Pf.

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