Publix # in New Port Richey

Last inspected:

5324 Little Rd, New Port Richey, FL 34655

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Overview

Publix #0643 in New Port Richey was inspected on September 24, 2026, and met sanitation inspection requirements. The inspection identified three violations in the deli department: an employee handled open foods while wearing a gold bracelet, a sanitizer solution in a sink failed to register on the test strip and was discarded, and opened packages of ham, turkey, and salami held for over 24 hours lacked required date markings. All affected product was discarded during the inspection.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

1FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in New Port Richey: FDACS Inspection History (1)

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
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: WILLIAM OCONNAL

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

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) PP
Deli Dept- Sanitizer in sink did not register on test strip- COS- Sanitizer was discarded. 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 Dept- In deli case opened packages of meat over 24 hours did not have date marking. The following products were observed without date marking. Ham, turkey and salami. COS- All product was discarded. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Deli- Employee handling open foods with gold bracelet on wrist.

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 24, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix # in New Port Richey had?
Publix # 0643 in New Port Richey has 1 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 24, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
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: 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or quaternary ammonium compound solution does not have a minimum temperature of 75°F, a concentration as indicated by the manufacturer's use directions included in the labeling, or is not used only in water with 500 MG/L hardness or less or in water having a hardness no greater than specified by the EPA-registered label use instructions. 4-501.114(C) P; 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) Pf; 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.

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