How many inspections has Vw Publix in Palatka had?

Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 8, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Palatka

Name: Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: September 8, 2025

171 Town and Country Dr, Palatka, FL 32177

Putnam County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 264787

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0727 in Palatka is a vended water operation in Putnam County with 5 inspections on record between November 2022 and September 2025. One inspection in July 2023 documented a single priority violation when watermelon displayed for sale had not completed its cooling process and measured 45 degrees F internally; the product was removed from the retail area and placed in a walk-in cooler to finish cooling during the inspection. All subsequent inspections, including the most recent focused inspection on September 8, 2025, documented zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.

4Violations

Last inspected FDACS: September 8, 2025

Vw Publix in Palatka: 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Sep 8, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: LAURA EAST

Comments: Conducted USDA COOL Audit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 9, 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

Apr 23, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICHAEL BYRD

Comments: The issues described in request 112986 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 1 inspection

Jul 5, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: GARRY OSTENDORF, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST I

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

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 area - Watermelon did not finish the cooling process before offering it to consumer, internal temperature of watermelon was 45 degrees F. COS - Watermelon removed from retail area and put in walk in cooler to finish cooling process during inspection. x

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

Retail area - Emergency exit door by meat case not tight fitting.

4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13

Deli department - Drawers at sandwich preparation table not clean, old food and dirt build up. COS - Drawers cleaned during inspection.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Produce department - Faucet at produce wash sink in disrepair, broken from sink.

2022 — 1 inspection

Nov 8, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: GARRISON SWEAT

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Palatka: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Palatka last inspected?: Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on September 8, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Palatka had?: Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka has 5 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Palatka find?: Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka was most recently inspected by FDACS on September 8, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Palatka had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Palatka?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0727 in Palatka are: 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; 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; 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13.