How many inspections has Publix # in Stuart had?

Publix # 1237 in Stuart has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Stuart find?

Publix # 1237 in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Publix # in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Publix # 1237 in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Publix # in Stuart

Name: Publix # 1237 in Stuart Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: March 24, 2026

1501 Nw Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL 34994

St. Lucie County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 191876

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1237 in Stuart had 6 FDACS inspections on record between May 2023 and March 2026, with a single inspection yielding 5 violations, all of which were corrected on site. A January 2026 inspection documented priority violations for quaternary sanitizer concentration below 50 ppm in a kitchen spray bottle, baking screens not sanitized within 24 hours in the bakery, and cold-held deli items and pre-sliced tomatoes stored at 42–44°F instead of the required 41°F or below — all items were immediately moved to walk-in coolers and sanitizing procedures were completed during the inspection. The same inspection also cited a repeat violation for an ambient air thermometer in the deli cooler reading inaccurately. The facility's most recent inspection on March 24, 2026 was a focused inspection with no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

5Violations

Last inspected FDACS: March 24, 2026

Publix # in Stuart: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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 — 2 inspections

Mar 24, 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.

Jan 22, 2026 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: HANG WENG, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: DIPAL MEHTA

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. This visit is associated with Request#5148628. Issue addressed with management.

Risk-Based Violations

4-501.11 Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or chemical sanitizer generated by a device located onsite at the food establishment not produced by a device that complies with regulation as specified in Sections 2(q)(1) and 12 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 40 CFR 152.500, or 40 CFR 156.10. 4-501.114(F)(1)-(2) PP

Kitchen: Quaternary Sanitizer used in spray bottle concentration measured below 50ppm. COS: Sanitizer was mixed and verified by inspectors. x

4-702.11 Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 PP

Bakery: The baking screens are not sanitized within 24 hours, per management. COS: Baking screens were move to three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized. 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

Retail: Deli items includes ham, roast beef, cheese displayed in reach-in cooler with internal temperature taken with an accurate thermometer between 42-44 degrees F. COS: All deli items moved to walk-in cooler to cool. Food service: Pre-sliced tomatoes found in open air cooler at sandwich prep station with internal temperature of 43 degrees. COS: Tomatoes moved to walk-in cooler to cool. x

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 PfRepeat

Retail: Ambient thermometer of display open air deli cooler reads 30 degrees F when ambient temperature were 40 degrees F.

5-204.12 Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained. 5-204.12

Backroom: Mop sink requires a backflow prevention device attached to the splitter on the threaded faucet.

2025 — 1 inspection

Aug 7, 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.

2024 — 1 inspection

Jul 3, 2024 — 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.

2023 — 2 inspections

Dec 6, 2023 — 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.

May 30, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LORI JAMES, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Stuart: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Stuart last inspected?: Publix # 1237 in Stuart was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 24, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Stuart had?: Publix # 1237 in Stuart has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Stuart find?: Publix # 1237 in Stuart was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Stuart had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Publix # 1237 in Stuart has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Stuart?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1237 in Stuart are: 4-501.11: Chemical sanitizer used in a sanitizing solution for a manual or mechanical operation does not meet the criteria specified for sanitizers; is not used in accordance with the EPA-registered manufacturer's label use instructions; or chemical sanitizer generated by a device located onsite at the food establishment not produced by a device that complies with regulation as specified in Sections 2(q)(1) and 12 of the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, 40 CFR 152.500, or 40 CFR 156.10. 4-501.114(F)(1)-(2) P; 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning. 4-702.11 P; 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) P.