Publix # in Ocala

Last inspected:

2575 Sw 42nd Street, Ocala, FL 34471

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1477 in Ocala had 6 inspections on record between June 2023 and December 2025, with zero violations cited. Two Stop Use Orders were issued in September 2025 for unsanitary equipment in the Meat Department warewash station (FS 500.04, FS 500.172), citing improper sewage and wastewater disposal. Equipment was repaired and released following a check-back inspection on September 18, 2025. The facility responded to a consumer complaint in June 2023 without findings. The most recent inspection on December 2, 2025 was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
1Violations
2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Ocala: 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.

— 3 inspections
— 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· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: Visit #: 9999-7182-3044-84

Comments: Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and waste water properly disposed.

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Disposition: Equipment was obtained, repaired or replaced, checked, and released.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· 1 stop-sale order· Focused Inspection

Inspector: Publix # 1477

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. Stop Use Order issued for Meat Department warewash. Food establishment can visit https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 when corrections have been made and/or when required documents have been obtained to request food safety inspector visit for written release of equipment. Failure to comply with the request for written release may or will result in Administrative Action.

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12Repeat
Meat room- Condensate dripping from AC unit on top of clean side of warewash sink.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and waste water properly disposed. Comments: When corrections have been made, request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release of product by contacting the Business Center at (850) 245-5520 or [email protected]. Print Date: 9/17/2025 Page 1 of 2 When the department or its duly authorized agent finds, or has probable cause to believe, that any food or food-processing equipment is in violation of this chapter or any rule adopted under this chapter so as to be dangerous, unwholesome, fraudulent, or insanitary within the meaning of this chapter, an agent of the department may issue and enforce a stop-sale, stop-use, removal, or hold order, which order gives notice that such article or processing equipment is, or is suspected of being, in violation and has been detained or embargoed and which order warns all persons not to remove, use, or dispose of such article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise until permission for removal, use, or disposal is given by the department or the court. It is unlawful for any person to remove, use, or dispose of such detained or embargoed article or processing equipment by sale or otherwise without such permission in accordance with 500.172 (1) Florida Statutes. AN ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING IS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ORDERS, NOTICES, AND REPORTS IN THIS SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT If you wish to contest the Department's action, you have the right to request an administrative hearing to be conducted in accordance with Sections 120.569 and 120.57, Florida Statutes and to be represented by counsel or other qualified representative. Your request for hearing must contain: 1. Your name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number (if any). 2. The name, address, and telephone number, and facsimile number of your attorney or qualified representative (if any) upon whom service of pleadings and other papers shall be made. 3. A statement that you are requesting an administrative hearing and dispute the material facts alleged by the department, in which case you must identify the material facts that are in dispute (formal hearing), or that you request an administrative hearing and that you do not dispute the facts alleged by the department (informal hearing). 4. A statement of when (date) you received the Notice and the file number of this Notice. Your request for a hearing must be received at the address shown on this Notice within twenty-one (21) days of receipt of this Notice. If you fail to obtain a Release from this Notice or fail to request an administrative hearing within the twenty-one (21) day deadline you waive your right to a hearing and the Department may enter a Final Order imposing up to the maximum penalties as authorized by Florida Law. HEARING WAIVER AND WAIVER OF RIGHTS I, _____________________________________________________ the person in charge of PUBLIX # 1477 hereby waive a notice and a hearing as Na provided in Chapter 120, Florida Statutes and waive all rights as provided on the last page of this report. ____________________________________________ Refused to sign (Signature) ACKNOWLEDGEMENT I acknowledge receipt of a copy of this document. (Signature of FDACS Representative) (Signature of Representative) SONIA COTTO FEBO, SANITATION AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR - SES TARA YOUNG, MANAGER Print Name and Title FDACS-14325 Rev. 07/13 Print Date: 9/17/2025 Page 2 of 2

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— 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.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT MINICH, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: KENNY PARRISH

Comments: This focused inspection is in response to Consumer Complaint Request # 5098283. The issues described in the consumer complaint were addressed with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Ocala: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

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 Publix # 1477 in Ocala
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and waste water properly disposed.
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* Physical Facilities: Sewage and waste water properly disposed. Comments: Wh…

Publix # in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Ocala last inspected?
Publix # 1477 in Ocala was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 2, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Ocala had?
Publix # 1477 in Ocala has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Ocala find?
Publix # 1477 in Ocala was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 2, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Ocala had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Publix # 1477 in Ocala has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Ocala?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1477 in Ocala are: 5-403.12: Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12.

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