Vw Publix in Lakeland

Last inspected:

5140 County Line Rd, Lakeland, FL 33811

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vended water facility VW Publix 1366 in Lakeland has been inspected 8 times since November 2022, with only 1 violation on record across all inspections. The violation was cited during an inspection on November 4, 2022, and subsequent inspections through January 2026 documented no violations. Recent inspections are focused in nature, often conducted offsite with lab results provided, and include compliance confirmation on matters flagged by official requests. The facility has met inspection requirements in its most recent interactions with FDACS.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

9FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Lakeland: FDACS Inspection History (9)

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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TAMMY FLANNERY, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issue described in request # 5138983 was addressed with the person in charge via phone call today during this offsite focus inspection.

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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: This focused inspection was conducted for training purposes only.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: The issues described in request #5123102 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Request#5102433.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

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

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: DEREK SUMPTER

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 . DEREK SUMPTER, ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Backroom area- the air condensers and roof in the grocery, meat, and bakery walk in freezers has a buildup of ice.Kitchen area- the floor in the walk in chicken cooler has a buildup of dried blood-like residue. o
— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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 . MOISES PERALTA, EMPLOYEE NIKKI VAUGHN, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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
FOOD SERVICE AREA- RAW FISH STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS IN SMALL REACH IN DELI COOLER. COS- RAW FISH WAS MOVED TO AN APPROPRIATE AREA DURING INSPECTION. x
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
Food Employee unable to answer to answer questions in regards to food borne illness and reporting. Provided establishment with employee health policy and reporting agreement handouts. 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- SUSHI IN OPEN AIR COOLER WAS PROBED AT 47-50 DEGREES FAHRENHEIT WITH AN ACCURATE THERMOMETER. COS- SUSHI WAS PLACED IN FREEZER TO COOL AND WAS CHECKED DURING INSPECTION. x Print Date: 8/22/2022 Page 1 of 3 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf Observation: FOOD SERVICE AREA- FOOD ITEMS IN SMALL REACH IN DELI COOLER NOT DATE MARKED AFTER OPENING AND KEPT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. COS- FOOD ITEMS WERE DATE MARKED DURING INSPECTION. x
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
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT DOES NOT HAVE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. PROVIDED ESTABLISHMENT WITH INFORMATION ON WRITTEN PROCEDURES. o
2-401.11 Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
FOOD SERVICE AREA- FOOD EMPLOYEE HAS DRINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR EXPOSED FOOD AND SINGLE USE ITEMS. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
FOOD SERVICE AREA- FLOOR HAD A BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS AND DUST. o

Vw Publix in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Lakeland last inspected?
Vw Publix 1366 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 Vw Publix in Lakeland had?
Vw Publix 1366 in Lakeland has 9 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Lakeland find?
Vw Publix 1366 in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 20, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1366 in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Lakeland?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1366 in Lakeland are: 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; 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; 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11.
Does Vw Publix in Lakeland have any repeat violations?
Yes, Vw Publix 1366 in Lakeland has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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