Vw Publix in Pompano Beach

Last inspected:

2511 E Atlantic Blvd, Pompano Beach, FL 33062

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1393 in Pompano Beach is a vended water operation that has maintained a clean compliance record since July 2023. The facility had 7 inspections on record between July 2023 and October 2025, with 7 violations documented in the initial two inspections in July 2023 and zero violations cited in all 5 subsequent inspections. The July 2023 inspections identified a high-priority equipment sanitation violation — dried food particles on a band saw machine's wheel and blade in the meat department — which was corrected on site during the inspection. A priority foundation violation for inadequate person-in-charge knowledge of food-borne disease prevention and reporting requirements was also cited in July 2023. All subsequent inspections from May 2024 through October 2025, including routine offsite inspections with lab results provided, resulted in no violations and compliance with inspection requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Pompano Beach: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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
— 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.

— 4 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: KEITH CRITELLI

Comments: The issues described in request 5119142 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: ALINA READ

Comments: The issues described in request 5118262 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: KEITH CRITELLI

Comments: The issues described in request 5115482 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: KEITH CRITELLI

Risk-Based Violations

4-602.11(C) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) PP
Meat department: Dried food particles build up on cleaned and sanitized band saw machine's wheel and blade. COS: Band saw machine was cleaned and sanitized during the 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
Backroom area: Gap under emergency exit in receiving area. o
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 area: Black mold like substances build up in several dairy display shelves. Deli department: Grease like substances build up underside of prep table near fryers. Bakery department: Dried food particles build up underside of prep table. o
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Backroom area: Ice build up on condenser unit of frozen foods walk in freezer. Seafood department: Condensation leaks onto walk in cooler floor from condenser unit. o
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
Deli department: Air vent in warewashing area dusty. Produce department: Walk in cooler ceiling dusty. Backroom area: Dairy walk in cooler ceiling dusty. o
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR 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. Employee Health Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Pic was unable to correctly respond to questions relate to food borne disease and symptoms that maycause food borne disease. Also, was unable to relate conditions of restriction and exclusion. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Sushi department: Dried food particles build up in prep reach in cooler door tracks. o

Vw Publix in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Pompano Beach last inspected?
Vw Publix 1393 in Pompano Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 8, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Pompano Beach had?
Vw Publix 1393 in Pompano Beach has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Pompano Beach find?
Vw Publix 1393 in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 8, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Pompano Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1393 in Pompano Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Pompano Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 1393 in Pompano Beach are: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C); 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met. 4-602.11(C) 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.
Does Vw Publix in Pompano Beach have any repeat violations?
Yes, Vw Publix 1393 in Pompano Beach has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).

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