Vw Publix in Miami

Last inspected:

11495 Sw 40th St, Miami, FL 33165

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1748 in Miami is a vended water establishment with seven inspections on record dating from September 2022 to February 2026. The facility has maintained a clean compliance record with zero violations across most inspections. A focused inspection on June 6, 2025 documented three violations, all of which were corrected on site during the inspection: ready-to-eat sushi items (teriyaki salmon roll at 62°F, sushi sampler at 45°F, California rolls at 55°F) were found in a cold unit before reaching the required 41°F and were cooled to safe temperature; a pitcher was stored in the handwashing sink and was relocated; and paper towels were missing at the handwashing sink and were provided during inspection. Subsequent focused inspections in May 2025, January 2025, and February 2026 resulted in no violations, with all inspections noting that lab results were provided and compliance standards were met.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Miami: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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.

— 3 inspections
— 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) PP
Retail - Multiple items were found to be placed into retail open air cold unit before being cooled down to 41*F: teriyaki salmon roll 62*F; sushi sampler 45*F; California rolls 55*F. COS, food items were cooled down to 41*F and below during inspection. x
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
Food Service - Pitcher was found stored in handwash sink. COS, pitcher was moved to appropriate location.
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
Food Service - No paper towels provided at handwash sink. COS, paper towels provided at handwash sink during 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.

— 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.

— 1 inspection
— 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: JAMES ZHENG, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOEY SAVIO

Comments: Request#5084695. Vended Water Food Establishment. The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit. Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order. All requests for a new food permit submitted January 1 through June 30, shall be assessed a permit fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4. All requests for a new food permit submitted July 1 through December 31, shall be assessed permit fees of fifty percent (50%) of the applicable fee per F.S. Chapter 500 and Rule 5K-4.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Miami: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Miami last inspected?
Vw Publix 1748 in Miami was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 23, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Miami had?
Vw Publix 1748 in Miami has 7 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 1748 in Miami was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 23, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Miami had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1748 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 1748 in Miami are: 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 Pf; 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; 3-501.14(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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