Vw Publix in Sarasota

Last inspected:

5391 Fruitville Rd, Sarasota, FL 34232

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0148, a vended water establishment in Sarasota, had 4 inspections on record between April 2024 and December 2025. The most recent inspection on December 1, 2025 documented 4 violations, all corrected on site. Raw sushi items were stored above fully cooked sushi items in the retail cooler; the employee properly repositioned food items during the inspection. Various sushi items measured internal temperatures of 48°F and 51°F in the retail cooler at noon after cooling since 11:15 a.m.; the employee moved the sushi to the walk-in freezer during the inspection, and temperature reached 40°F by 12:30 p.m. HACCP records lacked the required monthly managerial verification signature, with the last signature dated October 6, 2025. The three prior inspections in October 2025, May 2024, and April 2024 documented no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.
4Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Sarasota: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 2 inspections
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LEARY, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to [email protected].

Risk-Based Violations

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
Retail- Raw sushi items stored above fully cooked sushi items in retail cooler. (COS) Employee properly stored food items during inspection. x
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- Various sushi items internal temperature 48.F, 51.F in retail cooler at 12:00, cooling since 11:15. (COS) Employee stored sushi items in walk in freezer to rapidly cool during inspection. Sushi internal temperature 40.F at 12:30. x
8-103.12(A) Establishment not in compliance with the 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)(a) and 8-103.12(A) PP
Retail- HACCP records missing monthly AFC managerial verification signature. Last monthly verification signature 10/06/25. o

Good Retail Practice Violations

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
Sushi Prep Area- Accumulation of dust/debris on ceiling.
— 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.

— 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· 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.

Vw Publix in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Sarasota last inspected?
Vw Publix 0148 in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on December 1, 2025. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Sarasota had?
Vw Publix 0148 in Sarasota has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Sarasota find?
Vw Publix 0148 in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Vw Publix in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 0148 in Sarasota has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0148 in Sarasota are: 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) P; 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; 8-103.12(A): Establishment not in compliance with the 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)(a) and 8-103.12(A) P.

Nearby Establishments to Vw Publix

Stories You May Have Missed Sarasota

This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Vw Publix 0148. How we collect and verify this data.