When was Publix # in St. Johns last inspected?

Publix # 1099 in St. Johns 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 Publix # in St. Johns had?

Publix # 1099 in St. Johns has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in St. Johns find?

Publix # 1099 in St. Johns was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).

Has Publix # in St. Johns had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Publix # 1099 in St. Johns has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

Publix # in St. Johns

Name: Publix # 1099 in St. Johns Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: December 1, 2025

2845 County Road 210 W, St. Johns, FL 32259

St. Johns County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 296168

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1099 in St. Johns was subject to two stop-sale orders on December 1, 2025 for adulterated time/temperature control for safety foods with improper cold holding temperatures. Both products were voluntarily destroyed by management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection found six violations, including popcorn chicken displayed at 44–47°F (cooled to 41°F during inspection), cut honeydew and watermelon stored overnight at 44–46°F (voluntarily discarded), sanitizer stored next to single-use deli bags, bandsaws with encrusted food debris (cleaned during inspection), mold in the ice machine interior (cleaned during inspection), and a produce handsink blocked by a trash can (relocated during inspection). All violations were corrected on site. A focused inspection on October 14, 2022 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

2FDACS Insp.

6Violations

2Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: December 1, 2025

Publix # in St. Johns: FDACS Inspection History (2)

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.

2025 — 1 inspection

Dec 1, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 6 violations· 2 stop-sale orders· Met Requirements

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: DAN SAX

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. The issues described in request #5144487 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

4-601.11(A) Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf

Meat: Both bandsaws not clean due to buildup of encrusted food debris on the blades. Manager stated that the bandsaws were cleaned prior day. (COS) Both bandsaws were washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection. Seafood: Ice machine interior not clean due to mold like substance by the chute. (COS) Ice machine washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.

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: Popcorn chicken displayed in the retail open air cooler had an internal temperatures ranging between 44 - 47 degrees F. Chicken was prepared less than 2 hours prior. (COS) Popcorn chicken cooled to 41 degrees F during inspection. x

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: Cut honey dew and watermelon stored in the reach in cooler overnight had internal temperatures between 44 - 46 degrees F. (COS) Melons were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Stop sale and release order issued, see order. x

7-201.11 Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP

Deli: Spray bottle of sanitizer stored directly next to single use deli slider bags. (COS) Sanitizer removed from shelf and stored appropriately during inspection. x Print Date: 12/1/2025 Page 1 of 2

5-205.11 Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf

Produce: Handsink block due to a trash can stored in front of it. (COS) Trash can relocated.

Good Retail Practice Violations

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)Repeat

Deli: Single service containers not stored inverted on the shelf next to the fryers. (COS) Containers inverted during inspection.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

2022 — 1 inspection

Oct 14, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LESLIE CARPENTER, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: PETE MULLER

Comments: The issues described in request #5085670 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in St. Johns: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (2)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Publix # 1099 in St. Johns
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Dec 1, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.
Dec 1, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cold holding temperatures.

Publix # in St. Johns: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in St. Johns last inspected?: Publix # 1099 in St. Johns 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 Publix # in St. Johns had?: Publix # 1099 in St. Johns has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in St. Johns find?: Publix # 1099 in St. Johns was most recently inspected by FDACS on December 1, 2025 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix # in St. Johns had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Publix # 1099 in St. Johns has 2 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in St. Johns?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1099 in St. Johns are: 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 4-601.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) Pf; 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.