Vw Publix in Port St Lucie

Last inspected:

5473 Nw Saint James Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34983

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0819 is a vended water operation in Port St. Lucie that has had 10 inspections on record since February 2024 with zero violations cited. Recent inspections conducted between February 2024 and March 2026 were focused inspections involving sample collection and routine offsite monitoring, with lab results provided to the facility. A stop-use or stop-sale order was issued and subsequently released. The most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 was a focused inspection with lab results provided and no violations found.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

10FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Port St Lucie: FDACS Inspection History (10)

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.

— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Visit conducted for Request #5143208 and was addressed with management during visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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.

— 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.

— 4 inspections
— 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.

— 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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JOSE PAVON

Comments: Request # 5109838 The Issues Described were address with the person in charge. Release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— 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.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· 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 . CANDY SNEPERGER, PERSON IN CHARGE JOSE PAVON, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Deli - multiple packages of potato salads with internal temperatures between 57 f - 58 f when probed located inside sandwich station cooler. Cos - packages of potato salads were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Bakery - employee wearing ring on finger with diamond stones while working with exposed foods. o
4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)
Bakery - box of single service items stored directly on the floor adjacent to cake station area. o
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
Produce - rust build up on hand sink panel below faucets. 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 - food debris and particles throughout the bottom shelve of display sandwich cooler in front of hot case. o Print Date: 4/27/2023 Page 1 of 3 53 Citation Description: 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 Observation: Bakery - litter and debris throughout the floor located inside walk in freezer. Deli - food particles throughout the floor under storage racks inside walk in bulk cheese and deli meats cooler. o
6-501.11 Dressing rooms not used by employees who regularly change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not used for the orderly storage of employee clothing or other possessions. 6-501.110
Bakery - employees personal phone stored on top of cake stand located on prep table. o

Vw Publix in Port St Lucie: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Port St Lucie last inspected?
Vw Publix 0819 in Port St Lucie was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 24, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Port St Lucie had?
Vw Publix 0819 in Port St Lucie has 10 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Port St Lucie find?
Vw Publix 0819 in Port St Lucie was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Port St Lucie had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0819 in Port St Lucie has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Port St Lucie?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0819 in Port St Lucie are: 3-501.16(A)(2): Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P; 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; 4-903.11(A): Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A).

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