How many inspections has Vw Publix in Lutz had?

Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Lutz find?

Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Lutz

Name: Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 29, 2025

3939 Van Dyke Rd, Lutz, FL 33558

Pasco County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services of America INC.
FDACS Estab #: 73055

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0524 in Lutz is a vended water facility operated by Publix Super Market. The facility has 6 inspections on record since February 2023, with violations cited only during a May 2025 inspection. That inspection documented 8 violations including adulterated commercially processed sliced mangos, deli turkey and salami held at 46–47°F (above the required 41°F maximum), a dented can of Spaghettios, packaged bacon with a broken hermetic seal, and missing paper towels at a handwashing sink in the meat department. All violations were corrected on site during the inspection: the affected mangos, turkey, salami, and damaged packaged goods were removed from retail sale, out-of-temperature products were relocated to the freezer for quick chilling, and paper towels were provided at the handwashing sink. The deli cooler was verified to be in working condition. Subsequent focused inspections on August 20, 2025 and December 29, 2025 recorded no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

8Violations

Last inspected FDACS: December 29, 2025

Vw Publix in Lutz: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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 — 3 inspections

Dec 29, 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.

Aug 20, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5137497 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BRETT SPINGLER

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 Requests #5131920 and #5132461 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection. Report amended 06/19/2025 to fix Request numbers and remove Citation 13.

Risk-Based Violations

3-202.15 Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf

Retail Area: One heavily dented can of Spaghettios on retail shelf and one package of raw bacon in open air meat cooler lost hermetic seal. COS: All mentioned foods removed from retail sale and relocated to segregated foods held for credit.

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP

Retail Area: One bloated package of commercially processed sliced mangos in glass door produce cooler. COS: Affected product removed from retail sale and relocated to segregated foods held for credit. x

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 Retail Area: Sliced and packaged on site turkey and salami recently placed in open air deli cooler have internal temperatures between 46 F and 47 F. COS: Out of temperature products relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or below before placed in proper refrigeration. Retail open air deli cooler verified to be in working condition. Print Date: 6/19/2025 Page 1 of 2 Y x 26 P x Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P Observation: Deli Department: One container of chemical degreaser held directly on top of utensil on drying rack. COS: Chemical relocated to proper storage away from foods, utensils, equipment, and single service items.

6-301.11 Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 PfPf

Meat Department: No paper towels at back handwashing sink. COS: Paper towels provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Bakery Department: Food employee with wrist watch.

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

Bakery Department: Mold-like buildup on fan guard on internal ceiling of reach in frosting cooler near decorating station.

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

Deli Department: Condenser pipe leaking water inside reach in deli cooler near sandwich station.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Deli Department Walk In Coolers and Back Dairy Walk In Cooler: Mold-like buildup on fan guards of condenser units. Deli Chicken Walk In Cooler: Soiled floors under shelving.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jan 17, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Routine Inspection Offsite. Lab results provide.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections

Sep 15, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: BRIAN DOWNING

Comments: Conducted Country of origin labeling review. FL23N0801

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Routine Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Lutz: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Lutz last inspected?: Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Lutz had?: Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Lutz find?: Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Lutz had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Lutz?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0524 in Lutz are: 6-301.11: Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; a heated-air hand drying device; or a device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. 6-301.11 and 6-301.12 Pf; 3-202.15: Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 Pf; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P.