How many inspections has Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens had?

Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens find?

Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 6-501.11: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112.

Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens

Name: Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 31, 2026

4200 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Palm Beach County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 191809

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0434 is a vended water facility in Palm Beach Gardens licensed and inspected by FDACS. The facility has 5 inspections on record since July 2023, with no violations cited in 4 of those inspections. A focused inspection on July 11, 2023 initially documented 9 violations, including food-contact equipment not clean (meat band saw and small table grinder with food debris) and a handwashing sink blocked by ready carts. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection. The facility has maintained compliance in all subsequent inspections, most recently on March 31, 2026, when a focused inspection with lab results provided found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.

9Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 31, 2026

Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens: 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Mar 31, 2026 — 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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Sep 4, 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.

2023 — 3 inspections

Dec 28, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted offsite routine inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jul 11, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 9 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, 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. Request # 5099520 The Issues described were address with the person in charge.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Meat - band saw and small table grinder not being use with food debris throughout interior areas. Cos - small grinder and band saw were cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Produce - multiple ready cart's in front of hand sink. Cos - cart's moved during inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112

Deli - dead roach on floor glue board next to water heater. Retail - multiple dead flies throughout the bottom shelve of produce orange juice display section.

3-305.11 Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11

Deli - multiple packages of foods stored directly on the floor inside walk in freezer under food storage racks.

4-903.11(C) Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used. 4-903.11(C)

Deli - Multiple Single Service Plastic Lids not in protective packing Stored Directly On The Floor Adjacent To Water Heater.

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

Deli - bottom metal interior wall of walk in cooler damaged and chipped.

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14

Meat - soil build up throughout 3 bay sink compartments.

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Retail - food debris throughout the bottom shelve of bakery reach in cake display freezer.

6-501.12 Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12

Back - ice build up throughout the walk in grocery freezer. Bakery - ice build up throughout the wall under storage racks located inside walk in freezer. Retail - dust accumulation throughout the shelves of dry food section next to boars head fresh slice display cooler.

Jul 11, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, 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 . ZO DINLIANA, PERSON IN CHARGE JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens last inspected?: Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 31, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens had?: Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens 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 Palm Beach Gardens find?: Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 31, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Palm Beach Gardens?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0434 in Palm Beach Gardens are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 6-501.11: Dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests not removed from control devices and the premises at a frequency that prevents their accumulation, decomposition, or the attraction of pests. 6-501.112.