Publix # in Tallahassee

Last inspected:

3551 Blairstone Rd Unit 15, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #0887 in Tallahassee had 7 inspections on record between September 2022 and February 2026. The facility reported 2 violations on the most recent inspection in February 2026, both corrected on site. A prior sanitation inspection in April 2023 documented 5 violations, including raw salt pork displayed directly over ready-to-eat ham in the retail area (corrected on site) and missing date documentation on shellstock tags in the seafood department. The facility has since undergone multiple focused inspections, including sample collection visits and specific request follow-ups, all resulting in zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.
7Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Tallahassee: 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: HAYDEN LECONTE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Deli Department: Buildup of debris on lower interior of frying equipment.
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
Deli Department: Slight buildup of debris under and behind frying equipment. Puddling of water in back left corner of chicken walk-in cooler.
— 3 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BRITTANY BILLINGSLEA

Comments: The issues described in Request Number 5138462 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: This offsite visit was conducted to address request 5126548 with the person in charge.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: A copy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx . RANDY SCHMECKENBECHER, ASM MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-203.12 Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 PfPf
Seafood department area: Date last sold not recorded on shellstock tags. o
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 area: Raw salt pork displayed over ready-to-eat ham. COS- Salt pork was moved to an appropriate location. x Print Date: 4/7/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.14(B)(1) Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Bakery area: Wet wiping cloth not held in sanitizer between uses. COS- Wiping cloth was removed from service. x
4-903.11(A) Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens 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. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Bakery warewash area: Baking pan not stored inverted and had standing water. COS- Baking pan was taken to warewash to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. x
4-602.13 Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Seafood department area: Underside of ice machine had a mold-like substance. COS- Machine was cleaned and sanitized. x
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: MICAH HOLMBECK, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST N

Person in charge: OR SEAN MCELROY

Comments: The issues described in Request # 5083978 were addressed with management during this visit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Tallahassee: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Tallahassee last inspected?
Publix # 0887 in Tallahassee was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 4, 2026. Inspection type: Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements.
How many inspections has Publix # in Tallahassee had?
Publix # 0887 in Tallahassee has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Tallahassee find?
Publix # 0887 in Tallahassee was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 4, 2026 (Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements).
Has Publix # in Tallahassee had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 0887 in Tallahassee has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Tallahassee?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0887 in Tallahassee are: 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C); 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; 3-203.12: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 Pf.

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