How many inspections has Vw Publix in Tamarac had?

Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Tamarac find?

Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Publix in Tamarac had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

No, Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Tamarac

Name: Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: October 6, 2025

8245 Nw 88th Ave, Tamarac, FL 33321

Broward County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 35871

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0242 is a vended water facility in Tamarac, Broward County, with 7 inspections on record dating from April 2022 to October 2025. The facility recorded 4 violations across its inspection history, with no violations identified in the two most recent inspections (October 2025 and May 2024). A focused inspection in April 2025 cited two priority foundation violations: shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order in the seafood department, and flies observed in the bakery department and near the soup hot-holding area in the retail area. A separate focused inspection the same day documented a high-priority hand washing violation in the seafood department when a food employee reentered the area and did not wash hands before donning gloves for food preparation; the violation was corrected on site and proper hand washing procedures were discussed with the employee. The most recent inspection on October 6, 2025 was a focused inspection with no violations and documented submission of lab results.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

7FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: October 6, 2025

Vw Publix in Tamarac: 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.

2025 — 3 inspections

Oct 6, 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.

Apr 7, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: CHAD MEHLENBACHER

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# 5129441 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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 PfPfRepeat

Seafood department- Shellstock tags not maintained in chronological order from the last day sold.

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Bakery department -observed fly in the area. Retail area- Observed a couple of flies by the soup hot holding area

4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)

Bakery department- Soil accumulation on lids of toppings containers.

4-601.11(B) Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation. 4-601.11(B)

Bakery department- Soil build up on non in use bread racks stored in backroom area.

Apr 7, 2025 — Focused Inspection· 2 violations· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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.

Risk-Based Violations

2-301.14 Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with exposed food, clean equipment or utensils, or unwrapped single service or single use articles; after touching bare human body parts; after using the toilet room; after caring for or handling service animals or aquatic animals; after coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or tissue, using tobacco, eating or drinking; after handling soiled equipment or utensils; during food preparation as often as necessary to remove soil and prevent cross contamination; before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with food; or after engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands. 2-301.14 PPRepeat

Seafood department- Food employee reentering the area, did not wash hands prior to putting on gloves to engage in food preparation. COS- proper hand washing procedures was discussed with employee and washed hands before donning new gloves.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-307.11 Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not specified in Subparts 3-301 - 3-306 in the Food Code. 3-307.11

Meat department- Observed food employee placing the lid of the rice bin with the food contact side down on prep table. COS- Lid was washed ,rinsed and sanitized during inspection.

2024 — 1 inspection

May 2, 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 — 1 inspection

Jul 5, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5097199 and request# 5097845 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2022 — 2 inspections

Oct 20, 2022 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request#5084970 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Apr 22, 2022 — Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit, which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business. 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. FDACS 14205 Rev. 07/13 Page 2 of 3 Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Food Safety FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT NICOLE "NIKKI" FRIED COMMISSIONER Chapter 500, Florida Statutes (850) 245-5520 *99997182190652* Visit # 9999-7182-1906-52 Bureau of Food Inspection Attention: Business Center 3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26 Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Vw Publix in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Tamarac last inspected?: Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 6, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Tamarac had?: Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac has 7 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Tamarac find?: Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Tamarac had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Tamarac?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0242 in Tamarac are: 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; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf; 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C).