Publix # in New Port Richey

Last inspected:

5324 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix Super Market #0643 in New Port Richey has 8 inspections on record between June 2022 and September 2025, with a total of 5 violations documented. A focused inspection on June 27, 2023 cited 3 violations, and another focused inspection on June 27, 2025 cited 2 violations—both related to temperature control and date marking in the deli department. On June 27, 2025, cut tomatoes in the sandwich prep area measured 47.3°F after more than 2 hours of cold holding; the deli assistant manager voluntarily discarded the product. The same inspection found open packaged turkey breast and roast beef in the deli meat case that were not date marked after 24 hours; both items were voluntarily discarded or date marked during the inspection. All other inspections from February 2024 forward recorded no violations. The most recent inspection on September 3, 2025 was a focused inspection addressing a prior request; no violations were found.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Publix # in New Port Richey: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: CONNELL

Comments: REQUEST 5138083 The issues described in request # 5138083 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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.

— Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: ALLAN SICUNANZA

Comments: Request 5133933

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Deli Department: Sandwich prep area: Cut tomatoes measured at a temperature of 47.3 degrees. It was determined that the cut tomatoes has been in cold holding for over 2 hours. COS: Deli assistant manager made a decision to voluntarily discard tomatoes. x
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Deli Department: In the deli meat case, observed open packaged of white turkey breast and roast beef over 24 hours not date marked. COS: turkey was date marked. Low sodium turkey not date marked. COS: Voluntarily discarded. x
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted routine inspection offsite. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . MYO KYI THA SAN, OWNER PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CONNELL

Comments: COOL AUDIT

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: CLAUDIA SCHOONOVER

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . CLAUDIA SCHOONOVER, ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER PILARNIDA SPADACCINI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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
Bakery area: Plastic bucket container of icing not labeled. COS: employee labeled the product appropriately.
2-303.11 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
Bakery area: food worker wearing watch while preparing food.
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 area: Observed standing water on the floor by the back area near the walk-in freezer and baking equipment.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: RACHEL NIETO GALLARDO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request # 5080923 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. 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. 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.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in New Port Richey: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in New Port Richey last inspected?
Publix # 0643 in New Port Richey was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 3, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in New Port Richey had?
Publix # 0643 in New Port Richey has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in New Port Richey find?
Publix # 0643 in New Port Richey was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 3, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in New Port Richey had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 0643 in New Port Richey has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in New Port Richey?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0643 in New Port Richey are: 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; 2-303.11: 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; 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.

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