How many inspections has Vw Publix in Lakeland had?

Vw Publix 1734 in Lakeland has 6 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 1734 in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 21, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Publix in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Publix 1734 in Lakeland has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Lakeland

Name: Vw Publix 1734 in Lakeland Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 21, 2026

7340 Kathleen Rd, Lakeland, FL 33810

Polk County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 193615

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1734 in Lakeland is a vended water operation with 6 inspections on record between September 2023 and January 2026. The facility had 4 violations during a sanitation inspection on October 7, 2025, all of which were corrected on site during that inspection. Three violations were priority-level findings: ready-to-eat sushi rolls and lettuce wraps held above 41°F in a retail display cooler (ranging 42–44°F), a sanitizer spray bottle stored directly above uncooked rice in the prep area, and missing monthly HACCP plan verification records dating back to August 2025. A priority foundation violation documented that the establishment lacked complete written procedures for cleaning up vomiting and diarrheal events, specifically missing protocols for discarding exposed single-service items and sanitizing equipment. The inspector provided industry guidance on these procedures. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations and lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

4Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 21, 2026

Vw 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 21, 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 — 3 inspections

Oct 7, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, 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. Employee Health Guidelines, Cooling Foods Handout, and Guidance for Written Procedures for the Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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: Various raw ready to eat and cooked ready to eat sushi rolls and lettuce wraps were found above 41 degrees F inside the functioning retail self service display cooler. (Summer Rolls 44 degrees F. Spicy California Rolls 42 - 43 degrees F. Lettuce Wraps 44 degrees F.) Person in charge states he only verified the internal temperature of one roll before placing them in the self service display cooler. COS: All out of temperature sushi rolls and wraps were moved to freezer to be rapidly cooled and inspector verified. 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

Establishment does have written procedures in regards to clean up of vomit or diarrhea event in food establishment, but it is missing the following items: Discarding exposed 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.

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Prep Area: Spray bottle containing sanitizer stored in box on top of container of uncooked rice on bottom shelf of table near sushi prep area. COS: Spray bottle was relocated for proper separation. x

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

Prep Area: HACCP records not verified monthly as required by establishment's HACCP plan. Most recent verification according to log was conducted on 08/20/2025. o Print Date: 10/7/2025 Page 1 of 2

Aug 18, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ BRADSHAW, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focus inspection conducted. Not able to conduct routine inspection. Kitchen closed and no staff available.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

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.

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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Sep 22, 2023 — 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#5102440.

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 1734 in Lakeland was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 21, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Lakeland had?: Vw Publix 1734 in Lakeland has 6 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 1734 in Lakeland was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 21, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Lakeland had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 1734 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 1734 in Lakeland are: 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; 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; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.