How many inspections has Vw Publix in Tampa had?

Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

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

Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 5, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Vw Publix in Tampa

Name: Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: January 5, 2026

243 Bayshore Blvd, Tampa, FL 33606

Pinellas County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 192541

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Vw Publix 0628, a vended water facility in Tampa, has 4 inspections on record dating back to February 2024. The facility recorded 8 violations across two September 2025 inspections, all of which were corrected during the inspections (COS). The violations included cold-holding temperature control failures in the deli department where opened deli meat chubs measured 44°F instead of the required 41°F or below — products were relocated to the freezer to quick chill before proper storage or discard. A high-priority repeat violation involved raw animal foods (raw tuna and salmon rolls) stored directly above ready-to-eat items (imitation crab and veggie sushi rolls); shelves were reorganized during the inspection to place raw animal foods on the bottom shelf. Additional findings included a bakery dishmachine not reaching the minimum 160°F water temperature for sanitization — a technician adjusted the unit during the inspection — and handwashing sinks in the deli department blocked by carts, which were made accessible on site. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 was a focused inspection with 0 violations and lab results provided.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

4FDACS Insp.

10Violations

Last inspected FDACS: January 5, 2026

Vw 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Jan 5, 2026 — 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.

2025 — 2 inspections

Sep 17, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 8 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: RODRIGO PENA

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 #5137093 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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 Department: Internal temperature of unopened and opened deli meat chubs recently placed in top right shelf of deli display cooler measure 44 F. COS: Out of temperature products relocated to freezer to quick chill to 41 F or less before placed in proper refrigeration or discarded as needed. Deli Display cooler verified to be in working condition. 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: Handwashing sink near cooking area and handwashing sink near sandwich station blocked by carts. COS: Handwashing sinks made accessible.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-204.11 Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D)Repeat

Retail Area: No ambient air thermometer inside small pizza dough cooler near bakery department.

4-501.11 Temperature of the wash solution in spray type warewasher that uses hot water to sanitize is less than 165°F for a stationary rack, single temperature machine; 150°F for a stationary rack, dual temperature machine or a multitank, conveyor, multitemperature machine; or 160°F for a single tank, conveyor, dual temperature machine. 4-501.110(A) Pf

Bakery Department: Hot water sanitization dishmachine not reaching minimum water temperature of 160 F. COS: Technician arrived during inspection and adjusted dishmachine.

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: Heavy carbon buildup on baking pans.

5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)

Deli Department: Uncovered floor drain under prep sink. Back Warewashing Area: Uncovered floor drain under3-compartment sink and under dishmachine.

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

Deli Department: Old grease on floors and walls behind cooking equipment.

6-501.11 Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11

Back Deli Hallway Area and Back Warewashing Area: Holes in ceiling tiles where pipes lead up into ceiling.

Sep 17, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

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

3-302.11(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) PPRepeat

Retail Area: Raw tuna and salmon rolls held on shelf directly over imitation crab and veggie sushi rolls. COS: Shelves reorganized to have raw animal foods on bottom shelf.

Good Retail Practice Violations

2-303.11 Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on their arm or hand while preparing food. 2-303.11

Food Prep Area: Food employee with bracelet on wrist.

2024 — 1 inspection

Feb 1, 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.

Vw Publix in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Tampa last inspected?: Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on January 5, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Tampa had?: Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa has 4 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Publix in Tampa find?: Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on January 5, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Tampa?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0628 in Tampa 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; 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; 4-204.11: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D).