Vw Publix in Sarasota

Last inspected:

4840 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vended Water station at Publix 1781 in Sarasota had 7 inspections on record between March 2023 and February 2026, with 2 violations documented in March 2023 and none in subsequent inspections. The most recent inspection on February 24, 2026 was a focused inspection with routine offsite testing and lab results provided, meeting sanitation requirements.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.
2Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Sarasota: 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

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
— 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.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICHELLE MADDOX, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request 5121052 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conduced 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.

— 3 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5097570 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SCOTT RAPRAGER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: Payments can be made online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or can be mailed to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 6720, Tallahassee FL 32314-6720. Checks and money orders are to be payable to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. All payments must include the Food Establishment number and reason of payment type in the memo section of the check or money order.

Risk-Based Violations

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14
Employee hand wash signs missing from hand wash sinks o

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
Bottom door seal flaps for back receiving and emergency door are damaged and missing leaving gap to outside x

Vw Publix in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Sarasota last inspected?
Vw Publix 1781 in Sarasota was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 24, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Sarasota had?
Vw Publix 1781 in Sarasota has 8 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 1781 in Sarasota was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Sarasota had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1781 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 1781 in Sarasota are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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.

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