Vw Publix in Tamarac

Last inspected:

5881 N University Dr, Tamarac, FL 33321

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0302 in Tamarac is a vended water facility with five inspections on record dating to August 2023, with zero violations across four inspections and three violations cited during a single August 2023 inspection. The August 2023 inspection identified improper storage of food items alongside beauty care products in the backroom and handwashing sinks blocked by shopping carts and wiping cloths in the deli and produce departments — all three violations were corrected on site during the inspection. Subsequent inspections in September 2023, January 2024, May 2024, and October 2025 resulted in zero violations, with lab results provided during routine offsite inspections.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

5FDACS Insp.
3Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Tamarac: FDACS Inspection History (5)

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
— 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.

— 2 inspections
— 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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LENI ZUNINO

Comments: The issues described ini request # 5108383 were dddrésséd with thie person iri ctidrgé during this inspection. Acopy of this report has been provided to the person in charge of the food establishment and will be available online at https:/Moodpermit.fdacs. gowReports/SearchFoodEntity.aspx. KYLE BETTS, PERSON IN CHARGE LEN! ZUNINO, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST Il Name ang. Title of Wyy6m This Report was Issued

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SCOTT HOUSE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Conducted USDA Cool Audit.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Met Inspection Requirements· 3 violations· Met Requirements

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. The issues described in request# 5098554 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Risk-Based Violations

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
Backroom area- Prepacked food items store on shelf unit with beauty care products as well as beverages stored on lower shelf . COS- Food items were properly stored during inspection x
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
Deli department- Shopping cart stored in front of hand washing sink located in front of deli meats case. COS- cart was removed during inspection. Produce department- Wiping cloths stored in hand washing sink. COS- wiping cloths was removed during inspection

Good Retail Practice Violations

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Meat department-condenser in meat department is leaking onto floor

Vw Publix in Tamarac: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Tamarac last inspected?
Vw Publix 0302 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 0302 in Tamarac has 5 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 0302 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 0302 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 0302 in Tamarac 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; 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 P; 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B).

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