How many inspections has Publix # in Tampa had?

Publix # 1324 in Tampa has 9 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 # 1324 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 7, 2025 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Publix # 1324 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Publix # in Tampa

Name: Publix # 1324 in Tampa Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: August 7, 2025

8701 W Hillsborough Ave, Tampa, FL 33615

Pinellas County · Supermarket · FDACS
Owner: Publix Super Markets INC (pub)
FDACS Estab #: 333661

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1324 in Tampa had seven focused and routine inspections on record between July 2023 and August 2025, with six violations total. Two inspections in July 2023 each documented temperature control violations: watermelon wedges in a produce cooler measured between 42°F and 44°F when the required minimum is 41°F, and raw fish stored directly above ginger in a walk-in cooler, creating cross-contamination risk. Both violations were corrected on site during the inspection. The facility received follow-up visits after Hurricane Helene in October 2024 and additional focused inspections in May and August 2025 related to specific requests, all with zero violations. The most recent inspection on August 7, 2025 found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

9FDACS Insp.

6Violations

Last inspected FDACS: August 7, 2025

Publix # in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (9)

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

Aug 7, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: WILLIAM WHITE

Comments: The issues described in Request #5136661 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Jun 18, 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.

May 19, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MARIO HARRIS

Comments: The issues described in Request #5132275 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 3 inspections

Oct 22, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Visit conducted for Hurricane Helene follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Oct 22, 2024 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: STEFANIA

Comments: Visit conducted for Hurricane Helene follow-up.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Feb 14, 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 — 3 inspections

Jul 12, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: PAUL GUALEMI

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. Employee Handwash sign provided.

Risk-Based Violations

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 Area: Internal temperature of two packages of sliced onsite watermelon wedges recently placed in open air produce cooler measure between 42 F and 44 F. COS: Watermelon relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or below before placed in proper refrigeration. Produce open air cooler verified to be in working condition. x

6-301.14 Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14

Employee Restroom: No sign informing employees to wash hands at handwashing sink in one of the employee restrooms. Industry handwash sign provided.

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.15(B) Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B)

Produce Department: Watermelon sliced onsite 3.5 hours prior and packaged in tightly covered, plastic clam shells or plastic wrapped in walk in cooler internal temperature measures 44 F. COS: Watermelon relocated to freezer to continue cooling process and proper cooling methods discussed with person in charge.

3-303.12 Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice. 3-303.12

Back Hallway Area: Frost buildup on packaged foods held in walk in freezer.

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

Meat Department: Black mold-like buildup on large pipe of ceiling condenser unit directly over band saw.

Jul 12, 2023 — Met 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 . TIAL NEI PAR LIAN, PERSON IN CHARGE SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

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

Walk In Cooler: Containers of raw fish held on shelf directly over container of ginger. COS: Raw animal food relocated to proper storage. x

Jun 7, 2023 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: ELIZABETH SANDERS

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector. Focused Inspection - Routine Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in Tampa last inspected?: Publix # 1324 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 7, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Tampa had?: Publix # 1324 in Tampa has 9 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 # 1324 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 7, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Publix # 1324 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 # 1324 in Tampa are: 6-301.14: Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees, or handwashing signage not clearly visible to food employees. 6-301.14; 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; 3-501.15(B): Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or uncovered to facilitate heat transfer from the surface of the food, or not arranged in equipment to provide maximum heat transfer through the container walls. 3-501.15(B).