Publix # in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

1125 Se Port St Lucie Blvd, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1378 in Port St. Lucie has been inspected six times since April 2023, with three violations documented across two focused inspections in 2025. A priority violation on June 4, 2025 found cut watermelon stored at 43–44 degrees Fahrenheit in the produce display cooler, below the required temperature for time/temperature control for safety food; the watermelon was moved to proper refrigeration during the inspection. An August 15, 2025 inspection documented three violations: priority-level sushi rolls (veggie brown rice, spicy tuna brown rice, avocado salad) stored in an open-air reach-in cooler at 42–47 degrees Fahrenheit were moved to a walk-in freezer during the visit; ready-to-eat foods (tiger shrimps, crab stickers, cream cheese) in the walk-in cooler lacked date marking and were marked during the inspection; and a HACCP plan verification log showed gaps in monthly documentation, with verifications completed November 9, 2021, November 5, 2024, and May 21, 2025. All violations were corrected on site. The most recent focused inspection on January 8, 2026 resulted in zero violations, with the inspector noting that issues previously described were addressed with the person in charge.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Publix # in Port St Lucie: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: KATHY BARETELA

Comments: Request # 5148010 The Issues described were address with the person in charge . Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ASHLEY MONTANEZ

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. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

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
Reach-in cooler: Various sushi(Veggie brown rice rolls, spicy tuna brown rice rolls, avocado salad rolls) found inside open air reach-in cooler with internal temperature taken with an accurate thermometer between 42-47 degrees F. COS: All out of temperature sushi rolls were moved to walk in freezer, temperature were verified during visit. x
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPf
Walk-in cooler: Various foods(tiger shrimps, crab stickers, cream cheese) found in walk in cooler more than 24 hours had no date marking. COS: Date mark were add to the containers. 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
HACCP plan states that the verification must be logged monthly. The verification was completed 11/09/21, 11/05/24 and 05/21/25, extending the monthly verification times.
— Focused Inspection· 1 violation· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted for request #5132697 and was addressed with management during visit.

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) PPRepeat
Retail: Watermelon cut within 4 hours prior probed with accurate thermometer with internal temperature of 43-44 degree F in the produce display cooler. COS: All cut watermelons were moved to proper refrigeration to complete the cooling process during visit.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request # 5118849 The Issue's described were address with the person in charge. Consultation visit with food establishment management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: As per request # 5114433 The Issues described were address with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Port St Lucie last inspected?
Publix # 1378 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 8, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Port St Lucie had?
Publix # 1378 in Port St Lucie has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Port St Lucie find?
Publix # 1378 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 8, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Port St Lucie had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 1378 in Port St Lucie has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1378 in Port St Lucie 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; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) 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.
Does Publix # in Port St Lucie have any repeat violations?
Yes, Publix # 1378 in Port St Lucie has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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