Publix Super Markets INC in Melbourne

Last inspected:

3200 Lake Washington Rd, Melbourne, FL 32934

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix Super Markets Inc. #1828 in Melbourne received a sanitation inspection on September 23, 2026, and met requirements with six violations cited.

The violations included failure to declare major food allergens on unpackaged foods in the hot case, nonfood-contact surface accumulation (sticky residue on drink fountain dispensers, ice buildup on bakery air curtains and freezer condensers, and carbon and grease on hood vents), and insufficient cleaning frequency in the bakery where black matter accumulated behind a water dispenser and flour storage area. Food-contact surface violations were documented in the meat department, where a grinder plate had rust-like buildup, and in the bakery, where a mixing bowl retained wet dough residue—both items were corrected during inspection. Written procedures for time-temperature control lacked required instructions specifying that foods must be at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above to initiate time-based holding, which was amended during the inspection. A priority violation occurred in the backroom where baby diapers were stored directly above food without separation; proper separation was verified by the inspector during the visit. 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.

1FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix Super Markets INC in Melbourne: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CANDICE ATKINS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: NIKKI DELISA

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

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Meat and Seafood Department: Grinder plate used on meat grinder has a build up of rust like substance on food contact surface. COS: Part was removed from service. Bakery: Large mixing bowl cleaned earlier had 3 spots were wet dough was still visible. COS: Mixing bowl was cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Deli Service Counter: Build up of carbon inside kettle used on popcorn maker during inspection. COS: Kettle was moved to 3 compartment sink to be cleaned and sanitized.
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
Written procedures were missing instruction of foods being at 135 degrees F or above to start time as a public health control. COS: Instruction added during inspection.
7-201.11 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 PP
Backroom: Baby diapers stored on top of foods without separation during inspection. COS: Proper separation verified by inspector. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-602.12(C) Food establishment did not notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items served or sold to the consumer. 3-602.12(C)Repeat
Retail: Major food allergens not declared on unpackaged foods displayed in hot case during inspection. Conversation had about 2022 Food Code requirements. Print Date: 9/23/2026 Page 1 of 2 Repeat COS o 38 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Deli and Kitchen: Food employees found wearing items (bracelets, string) on arms and more than 1 ring during inspection. COS: All food employees removed extra items
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Retail: Sticky residue build up on the exterior underside of drink fountain dispenser. Bakery: Ice build up on air curtains and on condenser inside freezer. Build up of carbon and grease on hood vents.
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
Bakery: Build up of black matter on wall behind water dispenser and rack where bags of flour are stored.

Publix Super Markets INC in Melbourne: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix Super Markets INC in Melbourne last inspected?
Publix Super Markets INC. #1828 in Melbourne was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 23, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix Super Markets INC in Melbourne had?
Publix Super Markets INC. #1828 in Melbourne has 1 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 Melbourne find?
Publix Super Markets INC. #1828 in Melbourne was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 23, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix Super Markets INC in Melbourne had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix Super Markets INC. #1828 in Melbourne 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 Melbourne?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix Super Markets INC. #1828 in Melbourne are: 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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; 7-201.11: 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.

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