Publix # in Lakeland

Last inspected:

6767 Us Highway 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1410 in Lakeland has 6 inspections on record between March 2023 and January 2026, with a total of 5 violations and no stop-sale orders issued. Three violations were documented during a September 2024 focused inspection: raw fish stored directly above ready-to-eat sushi and dumplings in a customer self-service cooler, and utensils sanitized for insufficient time in the manual warewash area — both corrected on site by store personnel. A cold-holding temperature violation for a premium chef sampler was found during a March 2023 inspection when the product measured between 49–55°F instead of the required 41°F or below; the sushi was immediately moved to proper refrigeration. An additional violation was cited in June 2023. The two most recent inspections in April and January 2026 resulted in zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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.

— 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: AMBER RUCKDESCHEL

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

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Retail Area: Packages of store made sushi containing raw fish stored directly above packages of ready to eat sushi and dumplings in customer self-service cooler. COS: Person in charge rearranged products and placed raw products on the bottom shelf. x
4-703.11 After being cleaned, equipment food-contact surfaces or utensils not sanitized in: hot water manual operation, not immersed for at least 30 seconds; hot water mechanical operation, utensil surface temperature of 160°F not achieved; or chemical operation, minimum contact time not achieved. 4-703.11 PP
Warewash Area: Person in charge sanitized properly washed and rinsed utensils by running them under sanitizer solution for fewer than 30 seconds. COS: Person in charge filled sanitizer sink and submerged utensils for appropriate time. 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)
Preparation Area: Pink and black residue build-up on surface around wells of prep table well cooler.
— 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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CHRIS DENTON

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 . CHRIS DENTON, STORE MANAGER NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Back Area- Walk in Dairy Freezer near receiving door has a build up of ice.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ

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

Risk-Based Violations

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- Premium chef sampler inside the reach in display cooler has an internal temperature of 49 deg F to 55 deg F when taken with an accurate thermometer. COS Sushi was placed under proper refrigeration temperatures were checked and verified during visit. x

Publix # in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Lakeland last inspected?
Publix # 1410 in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 20, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Lakeland had?
Publix # 1410 in Lakeland has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Lakeland find?
Publix # 1410 in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 20, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 1410 in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1410 in Lakeland are: 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11; 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) P; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.

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