Vw Publix in Miami

Last inspected:

18995 Biscayne Blvd, Miami, FL 33180

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0454 is a vended water facility in Miami that supplies bottled water products. The facility had 6 inspections on record between May 2023 and March 2026, with violations cited only during the initial May 22, 2023 inspection. That inspection documented 5 violations including three priority-level findings: a flying insect observed landing on a prepared sushi roll (corrected by discarding the item), temperature control failures for ready-to-eat items including dragon rolls and chef samples measured between 42–51°F (corrected by moving items to the walk-in cooler), and a food employee who did not wash hands before donning gloves (corrected upon instruction). Two priority foundation violations were also noted: numerous small flying insects around the prep table and absence of hot water in employee restroom hand sinks, with a 30-day compliance deadline issued. A check-back inspection conducted four days later on May 26, 2023 verified compliance with no violations cited. All subsequent inspections—conducted offsite and including lab results—showed no violations. The most recent inspection on March 4, 2026 was completed with no violations found.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
5Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Miami: 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.

— 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.

— 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.

— 1 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.

— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Offsite visit to conduct routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PEDRO LLANOS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This check-back inspection conducted to verify compliance of food safety citations observed during previous inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JAMES ZHENG, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Food establishment has 30 calendar days to provide hot water at hand sink in employee restrooms. Failure to comply may result in a re-inspection required inspection summary being issued. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP
Prep Area: Observed small flying insect land on prepared sushi roll. COS: Sushi roll was voluntarily discarded. x
3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail Area: Food items including dragon roll special, tiger roll, chef sample A, chef sample B and premium found with temperatures between 42 - 51degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: All items were moved into a walk-in cooler during inspection. x Print Date: 5/22/2023 Page 1 of 3
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: Food employee did not wash hands before donning gloves. COS: Hands were washed upon instruction. x
5-202.12(A) Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) PfPf
Backroom Area: No hot water available in men and women restrooms in break room. Food establishment has 30 calendar days to provide hot water at hand sink in employee restrooms. Failure to comply may result in a re-inspection required inspection summary being issued. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf
Prep Area: Numerous small, flying insects observed around prep table. o

Vw Publix in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Miami last inspected?
Vw Publix 0454 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 4, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Miami had?
Vw Publix 0454 in Miami 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 Miami find?
Vw Publix 0454 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 4, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0454 in Miami has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Miami?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0454 in Miami are: 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; 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet. 5-202.12(A) Pf; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P.

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