How many inspections has Vw Publix in Lakeland had?

Vw Publix 1651 in Lakeland 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 Lakeland find?

Vw Publix 1651 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 1651 in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Lakeland

Name: Vw Publix 1651 in Lakeland Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 20, 2026

1617 Bartow Rd, Lakeland, FL 33801

Polk County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 387957

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1651 in Lakeland is a vended water facility operated by Publix Super Markets that received 4 inspections between January 2024 and January 2026, with zero violations cited in 3 of those inspections. A February 2025 focused inspection identified 2 violations: a priority-level failure to comply with the facility's HACCP plan due to extended intervals between monthly verification logs (verification completed between October 22, 2024 and January 14, 2025 rather than on monthly schedule), and a priority-foundation citation for incomplete written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events—specifically missing procedures for discarding single-service items, cleaning and sanitizing exposed equipment and utensils, laundering or disposing of linens, and disposal or cleaning of cleanup tools. The inspector provided an industry handout on vomiting and diarrheal event response guidance. Both violations were corrected during the inspection. The most recent inspection on January 20, 2026 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

2Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 20, 2026

Vw Publix in Lakeland: 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 20, 2026 — 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Apr 16, 2025 — 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.

Feb 25, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events handout provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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

Establishment does have written procedures in regards to clean up of Vomitus or diarrhea event in food establishment, but it is missing the following items: Discarding single-service/single-use items. Cleaning and sanitizing exposed food equipment and utensils, and laundering or disposal of linens. Disposal or cleaning and disinfecting of clean up tools/materials. Industry handout provided.

8-103.12(A) Establishment not in compliance with the 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)(a) and 8-103.12(A) PP

HACCP plan states that verification must be logged monthly. Verification Was completed 10/22/24 - 12/02/24 and 12/03/24 - 01/14/25, extending the monthly verification times. o

2024 — 1 inspection

Jan 29, 2024 — 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 Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Lakeland last inspected?: Vw Publix 1651 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 1651 in Lakeland 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 Lakeland find?: Vw Publix 1651 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 1651 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 1651 in Lakeland are: 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; 8-103.12(A): Establishment not in compliance with the 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)(a) and 8-103.12(A) P.