Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea

Last inspected:

4703 N Ocean Dr, Lauderdale By The Sea, FL 33308

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea received a follow-up inspection on May 20, 2026, addressing Request #5155796. The inspection identified three violations: nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment in the processing area and retail freezer showed accumulation of food residues and ice buildup; deli chicken wings lacked time markings required under the facility's Time as a Public Health Control system to indicate the four-hour discard deadline; and the establishment lacked written procedures for employees to follow during vomiting and diarrheal events. The inspector provided guidance on cleanup procedures via email and confirmed that corrective actions were discussed with management. The facility met sanitation inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: LETICIA SANTINI

Comments: Focused inspection COOL assignment :FL26N0577

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: LETICIA SANTINI

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. Visited the establishment to follow up on Request# 5155796. The issue described regarding Request# 5155796 was addressed with the person in charge during the visit. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided via e-mail.

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.19(B)(3) Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(3) PfPf
Deli- The packages of chicken wings displayed an hour ago in the retail unit, which operates under the Time as a Public Health Control system, lacked the necessary identification to indicate the maximum 4-hour limit, after which they must be discarded. COS, the times were written on each receipt for the chicken wings following the correct procedures. 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
The food establishment does not have written procedures available for employees to follow when responding to vomiting and diarrheal events and does not contain all the minimum required components. Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events was provided via e-mail.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13Repeat
Processing- Residues of old food were found on the exterior surfaces of equipment (fryers, preparation tables, oven) in the processing area. Retail- Accumulation of ice was found inside the ice cream retail reach-in freezer.

Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea last inspected?
Publix # 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 25, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea had?
Publix # 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea find?
Publix # 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 25, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Lauderdale By The Sea?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea are: 3-501.19(B)(3): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control. 3-501.19(B)(3) Pf; 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; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.

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