How many inspections has Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs had?

Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs find?

Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 19, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

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

No, Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.

Does Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs have any repeat violations?

Yes, Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs 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.

Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs

Name: Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 19, 2026

40932 Us Highway 19 N, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

Pinellas County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services
FDACS Estab #: 288154

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

VW Publix 0144 is a vended water facility in Tarpon Springs that has maintained a clean compliance record since March 2023. Six inspections on record from March 2023 through February 2026 resulted in zero violations following initial corrective actions taken in 2023. The facility's most recent three inspections, conducted in February 2025, June 2025, and February 2026, were focused inspections with lab results provided and zero violations documented. Prior to current compliance, a March 2023 inspection identified seven violations including time/temperature control failures in the deli department (salami and capicola measured at 53–55°F), an unmarked open sliced roast chicken, and flying insects around food preparation areas. All violations were corrected on site with products voluntarily discarded and pest control measures implemented. A concurrent inspection the same day identified two additional violations in the retail sushi case: raw salmon and tuna stored above ready-to-eat items and temperature readings of 45–47°F on raw products. Both were corrected on site through immediate repositioning and rapid cooling to 41°F. The facility's inspection record spans January 2023 to February 2026 with sustained compliance over the past three years.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

9Violations

Last inspected FDACS: February 19, 2026

Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs: 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.

2026 — 1 inspection

Feb 19, 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 — 3 inspections

Jun 17, 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.

Mar 13, 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.

Feb 17, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: ALORA BOEKE, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: The issues described in request # 5126253 were discussed with management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2023 — 2 inspections

Mar 8, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 7 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

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: Salami, capicola, sub deli meat left out at room temperature. Temperature measured at 53-55 degrees F. Manager can not determine how long mean was left out. COS. Manager voluntarily discarded meat. x

3-501.18 Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 PP

Deli Department: Open sliced roast chicken deli meat not date marked. COS. Manager voluntarily discarded chicken. x Print Date: 3/8/2023 Page 1 of 3

Good Retail Practice Violations

6-501.11 Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf

Bakery and Deli Department: Observed flying insects around food. o

4-903.11(A) Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. 4-903.11(A)

Meat Department: Observed roll of butchers twine covered in black mold-like substance and dried blood. COS. Manager voluntarily discarded butchers twine. x

4-402.11 Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to allow access for cleaning along the sides, behind or above the equipment; with no more than one thirty-second inch of space from adjoining equipment, walls, or ceiling; or sealed to adjoining equipment or walls when the equipment is exposed to spillage or seepage. Counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not installed to allow cleaning of the equipment or areas underneath or around the equipment by being sealed. 4-402.11

Produce Department: Two compartment and three compartment sinks were not sealed to the wall. o

5-403.12 Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law. 5-403.12

Seafood Department: Under ice machine observed water dripping from pipe onto floor. o

99 The food establishment permit is not conspicuously displayed. 5K-4.020(2)(d) F.A.C.

Current 2023 food permit not conspicuously displayed. 2022 food permit was displayed. o

Mar 8, 2023 — Met Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements

Inspector: FREDERICK HICKS

Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

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

Retail sushi case: Raw salmon and tuna placed in case above imitation crab and vegetable spring rolls. COS. Raw tuna and salmon placed below the imitation crab and vegetable spring rolls. x

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 sushi case: Raw salmon and tuna sampler measured at 47 degrees F and chef sampler measured at 45 degrees F. Determined it was placed in the case 40 minutes prior. COS. Products were rapidly cooled down to 41 degrees F. x

Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs last inspected?: Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 19, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs had?: Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs 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 Tarpon Springs find?: Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 19, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: No, Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs 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; 3-501.18: Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not discarded when it exceeds the 7-day limit, except time that the product is frozen, or does not bear a date mark and the correct date mark cannot be determined. 3-501.18 P; 6-501.11: Premises not maintained free of insects and other pests; or not controlled to eliminate their presence on the premise by routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; and using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control. 6-501.111 (A)-(C) Pf.
Does Vw Publix in Tarpon Springs have any repeat violations?: Yes, Vw Publix 0144 in Tarpon Springs 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.