How many inspections has Vw Publix in Longwood had?

Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood 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 Longwood find?

Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Longwood

Name: Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 9, 2025

2381 W State Road 434, Longwood, FL 32779

Seminole County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services of America INC.
FDACS Estab #: 359041

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1428 is a vended water facility in Longwood that has had 4 inspections on record since February 2024. The most significant enforcement action occurred on February 25, 2025, when an inspector identified 6 violations, all related to raw animal food separation and cross-contamination risk. Specific findings included raw chicken and gnocchi stored above ready-to-eat organic chicken bone broth in an open-face cooler, raw bacon positioned above ready-to-eat Hillshire Farm brand products, and multiple instances of different raw animal food types stored directly over ready-to-eat items including potato skins and dry rub pork tenderloin. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection, with the manager relocating raw chicken and gnocchi to the bottom shelf away from ready-to-eat products. Subsequent inspections on July 19, 2024, and December 9, 2025 recorded zero violations, with lab results provided at both visits.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 9, 2025

Vw Publix in Longwood: 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Dec 9, 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.

Feb 25, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: NEAL WOHLTMANN, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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. The issues described in request #5126805 were addressed with the person in charge during the inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Retail: Packaged Meal Kit with raw chicken and gnocchi located on shelf in open face cooler over bottles of ready to eat organic chicken bone broth. COS: Manager relocated raw chicken and gnocchi to bottom shelf away from ready to eat organic chicken bone broth. Packaged raw Cherry Wood brand raw thick cut bacon located on shelf in open face display cooler over ready to eat Hillshire Farm brand beef lit'l smokies hot dogs. COS: Manager relocated raw bacon to bottom shelf away from read to eat food items. Y x

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PPRepeat

Retail: Packaged Jalapeno cream cheese stuffed raw chicken with bacon located on shelf in open face display cooler stored over packaged potato skins with cream cheese and bacon. Packaged Meal Kit of raw chicken and gnocchi located on shelf in open face display cooler stored over packaged dry rub raw pork tenderloin. Packaged mild italian turkey sausage located on shelf in open face display cooler stored over raw pork kielbasa sausage. Packaged Green Wise brand raw ground chicken located on shelf in open face cooler over packaged Heritage brand raw ribeye steak shaved. COS: Manager separated all species of raw meats to the proper location within the cold hold display case. Manager also used plan-o-gram to ensure all raw meats were properly separated. Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-302.12 Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12

Deli: Observed plastic squeeze bottles containing various sauces not properly labeled with common name of food.

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

Deli / Bakery: Old food debris and grim on interior lip of spray nozzle head attached to ware wash sink in deli prep and bakery area. COS: Manager cleaned and sanitized spray nozzle head during visit.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Back Room: Ice build up on walls and ceiling in walk in ice cream freezer.

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Bakery: Carbon build up and food debris on wheeled baking racks stored in bakery kitchen.

2024 — 2 inspections

Jul 19, 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.

Feb 29, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Longwood: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Longwood last inspected?: Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 9, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Longwood had?: Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood 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 Longwood find?: Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 9, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Longwood had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Longwood?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1428 in Longwood are: 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) P; 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food. 3-302.12.