Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach

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709 E 3rd Ave, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32169

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0229 operates a vended water service in New Smyrna Beach. The facility has 6 inspections on record dating to April 2024, with 5 inspections showing zero violations and compliant operations. A stop-sale order and release was issued December 2, 2025 for a ready-to-eat deli product (Boar's Head low sodium turkey breast) that exceeded the required discard window under time/temperature control requirements; the manager voluntarily discarded the product during the inspection. Two subsequent violations were cited on the December 4, 2025 inspection: a priority repeat violation for improper date marking of ready-to-eat food in the deli department, and a priority foundation violation for incomplete HACCP plan log verification worksheet documentation (no visit recorded for September 2025). The most recent inspection on December 4, 2025 documented that the facility met sanitation inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
5Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach: 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.

— 4 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN ROWLANDS, 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

8-103.12(B) Records not maintained or provided for a special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(b) and 8-103.12(B) PfPf
HACCP plan log verification worksheet not filled out monthly as required. Log was signed with a date range of 8-29-2025 through 10-7-2025. No visit was recorded in September 2025
6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Seafood: No handwash sign posted at the handwash sink.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-307.11 Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11
Seafood: Bags of unopened white rice stored in a shallow plastic container with rice that has been removed from packaging. COS: Person in charge removed bags of unopened rice from shallow plastic container.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: KEVIN ROWLANDS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BRANDON ESTES

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

3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PPRepeat
Deli: Package of Boar's Head low sodium turkey breast was affixed with a Tuesday day dot. Upon speaking with the person in charge of the deli area it was stated that the food item was opened on November 25th 2025 and should have been discarded the previous evening on December 1st, 2025. COS: Manager voluntarily discarded product. SEE STOP SALE AND RELEASE ORDER.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-202.15 Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15
Receiving Area: Visible daylight from the outside through gap along floor of large truck entrance doors allowing for possible pest intrusion. Vendor Entrance double doors have visible daylight from the outside through gap between double doors allowing for possible pest intrusion.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and disposition.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: .
— 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: ROBERT SMITH, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: COOL audit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— 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.

— 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.

Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Vw Publix 0229 in New Smyrna Beach
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Number of Packages: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper date marking and dispo…

Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach last inspected?
Vw Publix 0229 in New Smyrna Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 4, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach had?
Vw Publix 0229 in New Smyrna Beach has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach find?
Vw Publix 0229 in New Smyrna Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 4, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Vw Publix 0229 in New Smyrna Beach has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in New Smyrna Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0229 in New Smyrna Beach are: 3-501.18: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P; 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15; 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14.

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