Publix in Orlando

Last inspected:

14185 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32824

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1625 in Orlando has had 5 inspections on record between July 2023 and February 2026, with a total of 7 violations across those inspections. The facility's most recent inspection on February 6, 2026 identified 4 violations, all of which were corrected on site. A cooked pork roast in the deli was found at 124°F (below the required 135°F minimum) and was voluntarily discarded. Sliced roast beef in the deli was measured at 48°F (above the 41°F maximum for cold-held foods) and was placed in the cooler for rapid chilling. A food service employee was observed touching their face and then cleaning equipment; the employee washed hands and the equipment was placed in the ware wash area. Shellstock tags in the seafood department were missing the required last date sold notation. Prior violations in July 2023 involved time-temperature control issues with chef samples prepared on site that were cooled to temperatures between 42°F and 43°F instead of being cooled before display, and incomplete records for a special process approval related to sushi cooling procedures; both were corrected during that inspection. Three inspections between March 2024 and October 2025 resulted in no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix in Orlando: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: COLIN YOUNG, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

3-203.12 Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Seafood Department - Shell stock tags missing the last date sold.
3-501.16(A)(1) Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) PP
Deli - Cooked pork roast 124 degrees F, probed internally with a calibrated thermometer, less than 4 hours. COS: The pork was voluntarily discarded. 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
Deli - Sliced roast beef portion, 48 degrees F. COS: The items were placed in the cooler for rapid chill. x
2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PP
Deli - Observed food service employee touch face then clean equipment. COS: The employee washed hands and placed the equipment touched in the ware wash area. x
— 1 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.

— 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
— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: DOUGLAS HULSER

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

3-501.14(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: Chef sample A #4 and Chef sample A #8 prepared and packaged onsite at 9:30 am made available on self-service retail display cooler had internal temperatures between 42 degrees f and 43 degrees f at 11:30 am. COS: Products were removed and taken to walk-in freezer to continue cooling process. x
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
Sushi Area: Food establishment filled out the daily log for product packaged onsite as completing the cooling process. Two different products observed on display in self-service retail display cooler were not cooled prior to being placed in cold case as recorded in log.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-101.19 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material. 4-101.19
Back Room: Cardboard used as lid to cover plastic container containing lettuce in walk-in cooler. COS: Cardboard was removed and discarded during inspection by the person in charge.

Publix in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix in Orlando last inspected?
Publix #1625 in Orlando was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 6, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix in Orlando had?
Publix #1625 in Orlando has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix in Orlando find?
Publix #1625 in Orlando was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 6, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix in Orlando had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix #1625 in Orlando has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix in Orlando?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix #1625 in Orlando are: 2-301.14: Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 P; 3-203.12: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 Pf; 3-501.16(A)(1): Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P.

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