Vw Publix in Miami

Last inspected:

12100 Sw 127th Ave, Miami, FL 33186

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0835 in Miami is a vended water facility with 2 inspections on record between April 2023 and September 2025. The facility has documented recurring temperature control violations involving sushi and ready-to-eat items stored in retail cold units. In August 2025, salmon poke bowls, California rolls, and salmon spicy rolls were measured at 48°F, 56°F, and 49°F respectively—all above the required 41°F maximum—and were corrected on site by cooling to proper temperature. A similar violation occurred in April 2023 when Hawaiian poke bowls, California rolls, and salmon rolls were found at 57°F, 42–43°F, and 49°F and were moved to the walk-in freezer for continued cooling. A handwashing sink obstruction was also documented in August 2025 when a spray bottle was stored in the sink, blocking employee access; the bottle was relocated on site. A person-in-charge knowledge gap regarding foodborne illness reporting was noted in April 2023 and corrected with provision of an employee health guide. The most recent inspection on September 17, 2025 was a focused routine offsite inspection with lab results provided and no violations cited.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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.

— 2 inspections
— 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.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARGARET ALVAREZ, 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.

Risk-Based Violations

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) PPRepeat
Retail- Multiple food items measured out of temperature in retail sushi cold unit packaged in the morning and placed directly at customer reach in the retail sushi cold unit prior to achieving 41*F measured: salmon poke bowls 48*F; california rolls 56*F; salmon spicy rolls 49*F. COS, products were cooled down to 41*F in the remaining time allowed. Repeat COS x Y x Repeat COS Y o
5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Foodservice - Spray bottle stored in handwash sink. COS, spray bottle was moved to appropriate location.

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
Foodservice - Unlabeled squeeze bottle of sauce stored on shelf above preparation table.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GUISELLA URIBE, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MARLON WATSON

Risk-Based Violations

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- Sushi platters displayed in the retail cold holding unit at customer reach were probe with a calibrated thermometer and found out of temperature prior to cooling to 41*F: Hawaiian poke bowl 57*F; California roll 42-43*F; Salmon Roll 49*F. COS, sushi platters were placed in the walk-in freezer to continue cooling until they achieved 41*F. x
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge did not respond correctly to questions regarding food borne illness, their symptoms and reporting responsibilities. A copy of employee health guide and reporting agreement provided. o

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
Food Service- Unlabeled bottles of spicy sauce and Eel sauce found stored on preparation table. o

Vw Publix in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Miami last inspected?
Vw Publix 0835 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 17, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Miami had?
Vw Publix 0835 in Miami has 3 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 0835 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 17, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0835 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 0835 in Miami are: 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) P; 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 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.
Does Vw Publix in Miami have any repeat violations?
Yes, Vw Publix 0835 in Miami has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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) P.

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