How many inspections has Publix in St. Petersburg had?

Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Publix in St. Petersburg

Name: Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 27, 2026

5295 34th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33711

Pinellas County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 375956

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg received 7 FDACS inspections between January 2024 and January 2026, with a total of 4 violations, all cited in a single May 2024 inspection. Three violations were corrected on site during that inspection: raw tuna and salmon were separated from cooked ready-to-eat sushi rolls; prepared sushi rolls measuring 42–49°F were brought into compliance; and acidified rice was relabeled with required time stamps per the facility's HACCP plan. A fourth violation documented that the person in charge was unable to answer all questions regarding foodborne illness prevention. The subsequent six inspections, including five focused inspections since October 2024, recorded zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.

4Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 27, 2026

Publix in St. Petersburg: FDACS Inspection History (7)

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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 27, 2026 — 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.

2025 — 4 inspections

Oct 3, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: SHANNON GIRTZILIS

Comments: The issues described in request # 5139656 were discussed with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 9, 2025 — 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.

Feb 20, 2025 — 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.

Jan 16, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: SHANNON GRITZALIS

Comments: The issues described in request # 5124746 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

May 30, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE

Risk-Based Violations

3-302.11(A)(2) Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) PP

Retail Area: Packaged sushi rolls containing raw tuna and raw salmon stored on top of rolls containing cooked/ready to eat imitation krab meat and vegetables. COS. Raw products were separated from cooked/ready to eat sushi rolls. 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 Area: In reach in cooler, prepared sushi rolls made in store measured at internal temperatures above 41 degrees F. (Spicy Roll with Brown Rice 42 degrees F, Crunchy Shrimp Tempura Roll 46-49 F, Spicy Roll with Raw Salmon and Brown Rice 42-44 F, Crunchy Rolls with Imitation Krab 48-49 F). Person in charge had said only one roll was checked out of 18 in freezer before being placed in retail cooler. COS. Employee put sushi rolls into walk-in freezer for rapid cooling and rolls reached 41 degrees F or below within appropriate time. x

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf

Person in charge unable to answer all questions regarding foodborne illnesses. o

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

Food Prep Area: White acidified rice not labeled with time when rice was acidified and time when it needs to be discarded/used by as required per the HACCP plan. COS. Rice was appropriately labeled with times. x

Jan 24, 2024 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: MARIA JOHNSON, OPS REGULATORY PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted Offsite Routine Inspection. Lab results provided.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix in St. Petersburg last inspected?: Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 27, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix in St. Petersburg had?: Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix in St. Petersburg find?: Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 27, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix in St. Petersburg had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix in St. Petersburg?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix #1541 in St. Petersburg are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 3-302.11(A)(2): Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage, preparation, holding or display by using separate equipment, arranging food in equipment so that cross contamination is prevented, or preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas. 3-302.11(A)(2) 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.