How many inspections has Vw Publix in Plantation had?

Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation 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 Plantation find?

Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 19, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Plantation

Name: Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 19, 2026

550 N Pine Island Rd, Plantation, FL 33324

Broward County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 312598

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1040 in Plantation is a vended water facility with 5 inspections on record between September 2023 and March 2026. The facility has recorded 2 violations total, both corrected on site during inspections. A priority foundation violation in August 2025 involved records not maintained for special process approval (sushi area verification signature missing for July) and a handwashing sink in the sushi area made inaccessible by a wall-mounted phone cord. An earlier priority foundation violation in September 2023 documented fruit flies at a rolling trash bin in the backroom (removed at time of inspection) and a blocked hand sink in the deli area where an employee was observed using the sink for paper towel wetting rather than handwashing (employee was corrected and the blocking item removed during inspection). A priority violation in September 2023 found a spray bottle of glass cleaner improperly stored on a clean utensil rack in the deli area, which was immediately relocated. The most recent inspection on March 19, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations and lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.

8Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 19, 2026

Vw Publix in Plantation: 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 19, 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 — 2 inspections

Aug 6, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, 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. Consultation visit with food establishment management. Request #5135710 The issues described in request # 5135710 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

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: Verification records signature not provided for month of July.

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

Sushi Area: Cold water handle of only hand sink blocked by wall mounted phone cord.

Jul 31, 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

Jun 21, 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

Sep 5, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Deli Area: Spray bottle of chemical glass cleaner hung on clean utensil rack at ware wash sink. COS: Glass cleaner removed and properly stored at time of inspection. x

Deli Area: Hand sink at pre station blocked by cutting glove on Basin. COS: Item removed and properly stored at time of inspection. Employee observed wetting paper towel for cleaning in same hand sink. Employee stopped at time of inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Backroom Area: Multiple fruit flies observed at rolling trash bin located at ware wash sink. COS: Removed from area at time of inspection.

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Deli Area: Sandwich prep employee with bracelet on wrist at time of processing.

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

Deli Area: Soil and assorted dried debris build-up on top of steam oven.

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

Meat Area: Block soil build-up on inside of door to packaged meat storage walk in cooler

Vw Publix in Plantation: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Plantation last inspected?: Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 19, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Plantation had?: Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation 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 Plantation find?: Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 19, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Plantation had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Plantation?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation 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; 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) Pf; 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P.
Does Vw Publix in Plantation have any repeat violations?: Yes, Vw Publix 1040 in Plantation has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.