Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg

Last inspected:

10601 Us 441 Suite, Leesburg, FL 34788

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix Super Markets Inc. #1762 in Leesburg had a cold-holding temperature violation in its deli department during an October 2025 inspection. Cut deli meats and cheese stored in a sandwich prep cooler were found above the required 41°F threshold: roast beef at 50°F, ham at 49°F, ultimate roll at 57°F, and provolone cheese at 43°F at 11:30 a.m., despite verification at 8:00 a.m. by an employee. The facility was cited for lacking written procedures for time marking rotisserie chickens using date and time stickers on the hot bar, with existing procedures addressing only product name and expiration time on job aids. The out-of-temperature foods were corrected on site during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALLISON LAURICELLA, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JON GIBSON

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.

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 Kitchen: Various cut deli meats and cheese were found with an internal temperature above 41 degrees F inside the front area of the drawer of the functioning sandwich prep cooler at 11:30AM. (Roast Beef 50 degrees F. Ham 49 degrees F. Ultimate Roll 57 degrees F. Provolone Cheese 43 degrees F.) Foods had been chilled and verified by employee at 8:00AM. COS: All out of temperature foods were relocated to blast chiller to be rapidly cooled. x
3-501.19(A) Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or displaying time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of compliance. 3-501.19(A) PfPf
Deli: Written procedures for foods using time as a public health control do not include method of compliance for time marking rotisserie chickens in self service hot bar using date/time stickers on the packaging. Written procedures only state that the product name and expiration time are to be written on the Hot Case Planogram and Shelf Life job aid using a fine print job aid marker.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)Repeat
Retail: Ingredients are not displayed for bakery products in self service display case in retail area near bakery. COS: Product information was provided to case before the end of inspection. Print Date: 10/8/2025 Page 1 of 2 Repeat COS x 36 Citation Description: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15 Observation: Receiving: Daylight visible from the outside through gap at bottom of receiving doors allowing for possible pest intrusion. COS: Management fully closed receiving doors.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ROBERT SMITH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Visit to conduct USDA COOL audit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg last inspected?
Publix Super Markets INC. #1762 in Leesburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 8, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg had?
Publix Super Markets INC. #1762 in Leesburg has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg find?
Publix Super Markets INC. #1762 in Leesburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 8, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix Super Markets INC. #1762 in Leesburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix Super Markets INC in Leesburg?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix Super Markets INC. #1762 in Leesburg 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; 3-501.19(A): Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available upon request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or displaying time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of compliance. 3-501.19(A) Pf; 3-602.11(C): Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C).

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