Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch
7325 University Pkwy, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202
Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch, FL has 8 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 11 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: March 2, 2026
Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch: FDACS Inspection History (8)
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.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted routine offsite inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Issues bought forth in this request have been brought to the attention of management.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Conducted Offsite Routine Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted USDA Cool Audit
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
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
Processing area- plastic tub of small shrimps temped at 46 degrees f. cos- tub had been left on the
counter, moved to cooler to rapidly chill to proper temperature
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
35
— Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements
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 HOGUE, MANAGER
RICHARD MUNSON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST
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
Deli area- items in the salad bar are temped at 44-45 degrees f. cos- service called. TCS items
monitored to be removed before 4 hour time limit. Items are pre- chilled prior to placing into the salad bar.
x
3-501.17(B)
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) PfPf
Deli area- Several opened meats for slicing are not dated for expiration as required. Cos- The asst.
Deli manager was able to determine the opening date of each product an placed date stickers on each product.
x
Print Date: 7/6/2022
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6-301.14
Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing
sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Produce area- handwash sign missing cos- sign obtained and placed above sink.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-307.11
Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in
Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Bakery area- condensate is leaking and freezing on top of cases of bakery items.
o
6-404.11
Product held for credit, redemption, or return to the distributor not segregated and held in
designated area that is separated from food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
6-404.11 Pf
Back area- individual damaged cans of drink are stored on top of cases of undamaged drinks in the
back storage area.
o
2-304.11
Food employee wearing unclean outer clothing. 2-304.11
Deli area- fry cook not wearing an apron while handling fresh fried chicken with product in contact with
his pants.
o
4-501.14
Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw
food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before
use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure
the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Seafood area- 3-compartment sink is not clean.
o
4-601.11(C)
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other
debris. 4-601.11(C)
Bakery, Deli, Meat, Produce areas- undersides of processing tables have accumulated residues.
o
5-403.12
Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of
discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12
Bakery area- condensate is leaking from the evaperator in the walk-in freezer and accumulating in
pans and on top of cases of product.
o
Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch last inspected?
- Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 2, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch had?
- Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch find?
- Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 2, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch are: 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; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 3-501.17(B): 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.
- Does Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Vw Publix 1600 in Lakewood Ranch has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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