Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine
84 Tuscan Way, Saint Augustine, FL 32092
Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine, FL has 8 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 13 violations.
Last inspected FDACS: January 5, 2026
Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine: FDACS Inspection History (8)
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
Comments: The issues described in request 5146947 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Conducted Routine Offsite Inspection. Lab results provided.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5143588 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements
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.
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: Ever roast Chicken Breast stored in the Boar's Head display case had internal
temperature of 44-45 degrees F. COS: All products were placed in to blast chiller and cooled to 41 degree
F during inspection.
Good Retail Practice Violations
2-402.11
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles. 2-402.11
Bakery: Employee working with open foods not wearing a beard guard. COS: Manager
instructed employee to put on a beard guard.
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
Produce Department: Employee person keys stored on prep table. COS: Keys were
relocated to designated personal storage during inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
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.
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
Retail: Food products stored in the Sushi Display Case have the following internal
temperatures of Chef Sampler 47 degrees F, and Marina Plate 46 degrees F. COS: All productss placed in
the freezer to cool to 41 degree F during inspection.
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-203.12
Ambient air and water temperature measuring device scaled in Celsius or dually
scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit not designed to be easily readable or not accurate to ± 1.5°C in the
intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 3°F in the intended range of use.
4-203.12 Pf
Retail: Ambient thermometer in the Sushi Display Case is in a state of disrepair, does not
display temperature.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: The issues described in request 5099808 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
3-202.15
Food package not in good condition or does not protect the integrity of the contents so that the
food is not exposed to adulteration or potential contaminants. 3-202.15 PfPf
Retail : Multiple dented cans on retail shelf. COS : items voluntarily removed from retail sale.
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3-203.12
Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is
empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of
the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date
sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with
shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Seafood : Littleneck clam shellstock tag missing date of last sold or discarded.
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3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before
they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Stockroom : Raw pork bacon displayed directly over ready to eat meat and cheese snack packs.Meat :
Raw pork belly stored directly over ready to eat ham. COS : Products moved to appropriate location.
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3-501.18
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not
discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and
the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP
Deli : No date marking provided on open package of deli chicken cold cut. COS : product voluntarily
discarded.
x
Print Date: 10/24/2022
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Good Retail Practice Violations
4-203.12
Ambient air and water temperature measuring device scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in
Celsius and Fahrenheit not designed to be easily readable or not accurate to ± 1.5°C in the intended range of use; or
if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 3°F in the intended range of use. 4-203.12 Pf
Stockroom : Ambient air thermometer in walk in dairy cooler not accurate/damaged.
o
4-204.11
Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a
simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot
food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with
at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the
temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)
Deli : Missing ambient air thermometer in sub sandwich preparation cooler. COS : thermometer
provided during inspection.
x
4-901.11
After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained
before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Deli : storage pans wet nesting on storage rack. COS : utensils properly washed and sanitized during
inspection.
x
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 : Black mold-like substance on ceiling directly over meat saw.
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Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine last inspected?
- Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 5, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine had?
- Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine has 8 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine find?
- Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 5, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine 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; 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. 2-402.11; 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.
- Does Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine have any repeat violations?
- Yes, Publix # 1239 in Saint Augustine 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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