How many inspections has Publix in Ocoee had?

Publix #542 in Ocoee has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Publix #542 in Ocoee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 21, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Publix #542 in Ocoee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Publix in Ocoee

Name: Publix #542 in Ocoee Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 21, 2026

2600 Maguire Rd, Ocoee, FL 34761

Volusia County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 100340

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #542 in Ocoee has 4 inspections on record between January 2023 and January 2026, with all recent inspections showing zero violations. The facility's only violations appeared in a January 2023 inspection that documented six findings: improper single-use glove practices in the deli (corrected on site when an employee removed contaminated gloves and washed hands before gloving again), cooked chicken cooled for over two hours and held at 71°F (voluntarily discarded), deli ham held at 45°F instead of the required 41°F or below (placed in blast chiller), liquid egg wash held at room temperature instead of refrigerated (voluntarily discarded), broccoli slaw in the produce display held at 43-44°F (moved to cooler), and a missing backflow device on the mop sink hose. Three of the four violations were corrected on site during the inspection. The most recent inspection on January 21, 2026 was a focused inspection addressing a consumer complaint, which was resolved with management with no violations found.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 21, 2026

Publix in Ocoee: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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

Jan 21, 2026 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JESSICA MAFFUCCI, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ALANA BO

Comments: Focused inspection conducted in conjunction with request #5144356. Consumer complaint was addressed with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2025 — 1 inspection

May 30, 2025 — 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Feb 26, 2024 — 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.

2023 — 1 inspection

Jan 18, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: COLIN YOUNG, SENIOR 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 . KAYLA MISENHEIMER, MANAGER COLIN YOUNG, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-304.15(A) Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) PP

Deli: Observed food employee return to the sandwich station to re fill it. The employee proceeded to make a new sandwich. COS: The employee removed her gloves, washed hands, and placed on new gloves. No food was affected. x

3-501.14(A) Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) PP

Deli: Cooked chicken 71 degrees F, probed internally with a calibrated thermometer. The manager confirmed with the cook that cooling started over two hours. COS: The product was voluntarily discarded. x

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: Deli ham 45 degrees F; food not cooled to 41 degrees before placed on display for customer self service. COS: The ham was placed in the blast chiller to cool to 41 degrees or lower. x

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

Bakery: Liquid egg 64 degrees F, held at room temperature. COS: The egg wash was voluntarily discarded. Retail: Broccoli slaw that contains shredded cabbage 43-44 degrees F, located in the retail display area in produce department. COS: The items were placed in the cooler to cool down to 41 degrees or lower. x Print Date: 1/18/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11

Retail: Cooler in produce display case not able to maintain time/temperature for safety foods at 41 degrees F or lower. COS: The repair company serviced the cooler, ambient temperature of 41 degrees or lower. x

5-203.14 Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf

Mop Sink: Mop sink has splitter added, missing backflow device on the hose side of the splitter. o

Publix in Ocoee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix in Ocoee last inspected?: Publix #542 in Ocoee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 21, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix in Ocoee had?: Publix #542 in Ocoee has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix in Ocoee find?: Publix #542 in Ocoee was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 21, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix in Ocoee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Publix #542 in Ocoee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix in Ocoee?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix #542 in Ocoee are: 3-304.15(A): Single-use gloves not used for only one task, used for another purpose, or not discarded when damaged or soiled or when interruptions occur in the operation. 3-304.15(A) P; 3-501.14(A): Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) P; 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.