How many inspections has Publix # in Middleburg had?

Publix # 0736 in Middleburg has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Middleburg find?

Publix # 0736 in Middleburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Publix # in Middleburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Publix # 0736 in Middleburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Publix # in Middleburg

Name: Publix # 0736 in Middleburg Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 9, 2026

2640 Blanding Blvd, Middleburg, FL 32068

Clay County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 264676

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #0736 in Middleburg has had 6 inspections on record between May 2024 and February 2026, with a total of 6 violations across 2 comprehensive inspections. A December 2025 sanitation inspection cited 4 priority violations for improper raw food separation: raw ground beef stored directly over ready-to-eat cajun sliced turkey in the stockroom; raw country ham and salt pork displayed directly over ready-to-eat ham steak in the retail section; raw corned beef, turkey tails, and pork hocks displayed directly over ready-to-eat whole smoked turkey and smoked turkey breast; and raw ground chicken, raw turkey sausage, and raw ground turkey displayed directly over ground beef and beef burgers, with raw uncured turkey bacon over raw pork bacon. All items were corrected on site and moved to appropriate locations during the inspection. A May 2024 inspection documented a sushi poke bowl produced at 11:00 with an internal temperature of 49°F offered for retail sale; the product was removed from retail and rapidly cooled to 41°F during the inspection. Four subsequent focused inspections in November 2025, December 2025, and February 2026 yielded no violations, including a sample collection visit and a quality assurance walk-behind review.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 9, 2026

Publix # in Middleburg: 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Feb 9, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOSHUA BRYANS

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 3 inspections

Dec 9, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: A retail quality assurance walk behind review was conducted on the Food Safety Inspector (FSI) previous inspection visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Dec 4, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOSH BRYANS

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

3-302.11(A)(1) Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP

Stockroom : Raw ground beef stored directly over ready to eat cajun sliced turkey. Retail : Raw Country Ham and salt pork displayed directly over ready to eat ham steak. Raw corned beef and raw turkey tails and pork hocks displayed directly over ready to eat whole smoked turkey and smoked turkey breast. COS : All products moved to appropriate locations. Y x

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PPRepeat

Retail : Raw ground chicken, raw turkey sausage and raw ground turkey displayed directly over ground beef and beef burgers. Raw uncured turkey bacon displayed directly over raw pork bacon. COS : Items moved to appropriate location. Y x Repeat COS

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-502.11(A) Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)

Retail : Thermometer in disrepair in sales display cooler in front of store.

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 : Dust buildup on ceilings and walls, on and around vent covers. Bakery Department : Dust buildup on ceilings around vent covers.

Nov 17, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: JOSH BRYANS

Comments: This visit is being conducted as an effectiveness check for voluntary recalled infant formula per request # 5144257. Affected products were removed from retail sale.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

Sep 17, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: LISA CUPP

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

May 20, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: CORBETT HULETT, 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 - Sushi Poke bowl produced at 11:00 with an internal temperature of 49 degrees F offered for retail sale. (COS) Product removed from retail and rapidly cooled to 41 degrees F. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)

Backroom - Scoop for dry rice stored in the container with the handle touching the food product. (COS) Scoop removed from container.

Publix # in Middleburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Middleburg last inspected?: Publix # 0736 in Middleburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 9, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Middleburg had?: Publix # 0736 in Middleburg has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Middleburg find?: Publix # 0736 in Middleburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 9, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Middleburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Publix # 0736 in Middleburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Middleburg?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0736 in Middleburg 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; 3-304.12(B): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B); 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.