Vw 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

VW Publix 0591 is a vended water operation in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with 4 inspections on record between February 2023 and October 2025. The facility received 6 violations during a February 2023 inspection, including a Priority violation for sushi held at 45°F instead of the required 41°F or below — the product was moved to proper refrigeration during the inspection and corrected on site. The same inspection documented a Priority hand washing violation after an employee was observed handling sanitizer and donning gloves without first washing hands; the employee corrected this immediately. Three Priority Foundation violations were also cited: the person in charge could not correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission, the facility lacked written procedures for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea, and the handwashing sink was observed being used for discarding liquid. All three violations were not corrected on site. Since that February 2023 inspection, the facility has had 3 consecutive focused inspections with zero violations cited — a February 2024 routine offsite inspection with lab results, a May 2024 routine offsite inspection with lab results, and most recently an October 2025 routine offsite inspection with lab results.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Lauderdale By The Sea: 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.

— 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.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FRANCIS ODIO, SENIOR SANITATIONAND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

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· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Hand out for clean up of vomit/diarrhea provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions related to food borne illnesses. 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: packages of Sushi in the reach in display sushi cooler has an internal temperature of 45 deg F taken with a calibrated accurate thermometer. COS: Person in charged moved packages of sushi to proper refrigeration to continue cooling. x Print Date: 2/21/2023 Page 1 of 3 21 Pf Citation Description: Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked 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 of preparation not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(A) Pf Observation: Food service area- Brown rice in reach in cooler is marked with incorrect date. COS -Person in charge corrected date during visit. 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 or diarrhea. o
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Food service area: Observed food employee handling sanitizer with utensil and donning gloves prior to their washing hands. COS: Employee washed their hands and donned gloves before handling ready to eat food (RTE). x
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food service area: Observed person in charge discard liquid into hand wash sink near warewash sink. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.12(A) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in the food not stored with their handles above the top of the food and the container. 3-304.12(A)
Back room: Plastic spoon stored inside food container with handle touching food in the walk in freezer. COS- Person in charge removed spoon from container. x

Vw Publix in Lauderdale By The Sea: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Lauderdale By The Sea last inspected?
Vw Publix 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 6, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Lauderdale By The Sea had?
Vw Publix 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea 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 Lauderdale By The Sea find?
Vw Publix 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Lauderdale By The Sea had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw 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 Vw Publix in Lauderdale By The Sea?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0591 in Lauderdale By The Sea are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf.

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