Vw Publix in Tampa

Last inspected:

4900 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 1653 is a vended water facility in Tampa, Florida, with 6 inspections on record between October 2023 and October 2025, all resulting in zero violations or compliance with corrective actions. A focused inspection on October 29, 2025 addressed issues from a prior request with the person in charge. An inspection on February 1, 2024 noted routine offsite inspection with lab results provided. A May 6, 2025 focused inspection checked for a recall of Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks and found no products present in the store.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.
2Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Vw Publix in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (6)

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: SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BLAINE STUART

Comments: The issues described in Request #5142247 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

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.

— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: JAMES CARROLL

Comments: Visit for recall check for Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks. No products present in store.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: SARAFELDHAUS

Comments: Focused Inspection - Routine Acopy of this report https /foodpermit Sample Collection. has been provided to the person in charge of the food fdacs.gov/Reports/SearchFoodEntity establishment and will be available online at aspx. Daniel Scourtes. Deliuanagee 44RCTINE SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION Page 1 of 1

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 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.

— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· 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 . MAY ZIN AUNG, PERSON IN CHARGE SARA FELDHAUS, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Risk-Based Violations

3-501.14(B) Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail Area: Internal temperature of various sushi rolls and poki bowls prepared and packaged approximately two hours prior held in customer self-service open air cooler measure between 44 F and 52 F. COS: Products prepared in the morning relocated to freezer to continue cooling process. Open air cooler verified to be in working condition. Proper cooling requirements discussed with person in charge. x
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) PP
Processing Area: Manager has not signed monthly log since July of 2023 as required by the firm's approved HACCP plan. o

Vw Publix in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Tampa last inspected?
Vw Publix 1653 in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 29, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Tampa had?
Vw Publix 1653 in Tampa has 6 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 1653 in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 29, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Vw Publix 1653 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 1653 in Tampa are: 3-501.14(B): Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P; 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) P.

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