Publix # in Tampa

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16041 Tampa Palms Blvd W, Tampa, FL 33647

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1373 in Tampa has 8 FDACS inspections on record dating from February 2024 to January 2026, with a total of 6 violations across 2 inspections in 2025. Temperature control violations dominated the record. On July 14, 2025, two Priority violations were cited: cut tomatoes held at 43–44°F and pico salsa and yogurt at 43°F in the walk-in cooler, both corrected on site by quick chilling to 41°F or below; and a repeat violation for German bologna opened over 24 hours without date marking, corrected during inspection. A second July 14 inspection the same day cited a Priority temperature violation for crunchy roll imitation crab held at 44–46°F in the retail cooler, corrected on site by quick chilling in the freezer, and an Intermediate violation for the person in charge not correctly answering questions about foodborne illness prevention, addressed through employee health guide review. All violations were corrected on site. Five subsequent inspections—focused inspections on May 5, February 27, August 22, December 29, and January 12, 2026—recorded zero violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

8FDACS Insp.
6Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (8)

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: RICHARD BRASHER, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST III

Person in charge: AARON BROWN

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 5 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: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: GREG WALKER

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

3-501.16(A)(2) Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) PP
Deli: Two packages of cut Tomatoes held in service area under-counter cooler measures 43 F - 44 F. COS: Tomatoes quick chilled to 41 F or less before moving to proper refrigeration. Produce dept: Fresh Pico salsa and Yogurt held in walk-in cooler measures 43 F. COS: Pico salsa and yogurt quick chilled to 41 F before placing in proper refrigeration.
3-501.17(B) Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) PfPfRepeat
Deli: German Bologna opened over 24 hours prior is not marked to indicate date opened or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded. COS: Bologna properly date marked during inspection. Repeat COS Y x x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-304.12(B) During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B)
Bakery: Container without handle used for scooping cornmeal held in food bin. COS: Container removed from Cornmeal bin.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)Repeat
Bakery: Accumulation of old food splash on top surface over mixing bowl of floor dough mixer stored as clean .
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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 . TIM PUIA, PERSON IN CHARGE PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Risk-Based Violations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions relating to foodborne illness. Employee health guide reviewed with and provided to person in charge. o
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: Crunchy Roll- imitation crab held in retail cooler measures 44 F -46 F. COS: Sushi quick chilled to 41 F or less in freezer before returning to proper refrigeration. x
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: MICHAEL CLAY

Comments: Focused Inspection - Sample Collection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: PATRICIA DIAZ, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Comments: The issues described in request # 5118598 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this 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 # 1373 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 12, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in Tampa had?
Publix # 1373 in Tampa has 8 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 # 1373 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 12, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 1373 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 # 1373 in Tampa are: 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; 3-501.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 1. 3-501.17(B) Pf; 3-304.12(B): During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not stored with their handles above the top of the food within containers or equipment that can be closed. 3-304.12(B).
Does Publix # in Tampa have any repeat violations?
Yes, Publix # 1373 in Tampa has had the following violations cited on multiple FDACS inspections: 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.

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