Publix # in Tampa

Last inspected:

5371 Ehrlich Rd, Tampa, FL 33625

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1170 in Tampa has 4 inspections on record between February 2024 and August 2025, with a total of 5 violations. All violations cited were corrected on site during inspection. A priority violation on January 10, 2025 documented raw ground beef and raw pork sausages stored directly above ready-to-eat baked ham in the meat department walk-in cooler; shelves were reorganized during the inspection to separate raw and ready-to-eat foods. The same date, a repeat priority violation was cited in the sushi processing area when an employee tested pH of cooked rice by sampling from only one corner of the bulk container rather than the four corners and center as required by the facility's approved HACCP plan; the employee corrected the sampling procedure during inspection. A priority foundation violation for missing shellstock tag markings on mussels received December 17, 2024 was also noted in the seafood department. The most recent inspection on August 19, 2025 was a focused inspection with no violations and lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

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Publix # in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (4)

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.

— 3 inspections
— 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.

— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 4 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: RYAN MULROONEY

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

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: Shellstock tag for mussels received on 12/17/24 are not marked with last date sold or discarded.
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
Meat Department: Containers of commercially processed raw ground beef and raw pork sausages held on shelf in walk in cooler directly over commercially processed ready to eat baked ham. COS: Shelves reorganized to have ready to eat foods separated from raw foods. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Bakery Department: Limescale-like buildup on sprayer nozzles of warewashing sink. COS: Bakery employee cleaned sprayer nozzles.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli Department: Uncovered floor drain under prep sink.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 1 violation· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, 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 . SARAH MAWI, CHEF SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

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) PPRepeat
Processing Area: Sushi employee did not adhere to approved HACCP plan when testing the pH of the cooked white rice by sampling rice from one corner of bulk container. COS: Employee correctly sampled the rice when instructed to do so by pulling from the 4 corners and center of container.
— 1 inspection
— 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 Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Tampa last inspected?
Publix # 1170 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 19, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Tampa had?
Publix # 1170 in Tampa has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in Tampa find?
Publix # 1170 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 19, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 1170 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in Tampa?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1170 in Tampa 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; 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) P; 4-501.14: Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14.

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