How many inspections has Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula had?

Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.

What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula find?

Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).

Has Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?

Yes, Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.

What are the most common violations at Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula?

The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula are: 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P; 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; 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).

Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula

Name: Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula Inspection Records
Creator: Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Last inspected: February 24, 2026

1133 S 6th Ave, Wauchula, FL 33873

Hardee County · Vended Water · FDACS
Owner: Ds Services of America INC.
FDACS Estab #: 372896

Part of: Winn-Dixie Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

A stop-sale order issued September 26, 2025 required the immediate removal of packaged brown rice after an inspector observed live small insects inside the product. The product was voluntarily destroyed by facility management and witnessed by the inspector. The same inspection identified a time/temperature control violation when cut watermelon stored in a self-service cooler measured 43°F to 45°F after ambient cooling since 9:30 a.m.; the employee moved the product to a walk-in cooler for rapid cooling during the inspection. Both violations were corrected on site. Vw Winn Dixie 2250 had 6 inspections on record between April 2024 and February 2026, with no violations outside the single inspection in September 2025. Subsequent focused inspections in October 2025 and February 2026 showed no violations, with lab results provided at each visit.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

6FDACS Insp.

5Violations

1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: February 24, 2026

Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula: 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 24, 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

Oct 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.

Sep 26, 2025 — Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: 372896

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. Provided guidance for proper cooling methods during inspection. Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP

Retail- Live small insects inside packaged brown rice. (COS) Manager voluntarily discarded brown rice packages during inspection. See stop-sale and release order. x

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- Cut watermelon internal temperature 43.F,45.F in self-service cooler at 12:00, ambient cooling since 9:30. (COS) Employee stored cut watermelon in walk in cooler to rapidly cool prior to retail storage during inspection. x

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 Area- Cut melons cooling in sealed containers. (COS) Employee stored cut melons in shallow uncovered pans in walk in cooler to rapidly cool during inspection.

6-501.18 Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18

Produce Area- Accumulation of corrosion/debris on handwashing sink faucet.

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

Meat Area- Floor tiles in disrepair/cracked.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Product was voluntarily destroyed by food establishment management and witnessed by inspector.

May 14, 2025 — Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: RICHARD MUNSON, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Comments: Request 5131480 RE: Gerber 'Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks' recall. There is no product affected by this recall present at this establishment.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

2024 — 2 inspections

May 16, 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.

Apr 3, 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 Winn Dixie in Wauchula: Stop-Sale & Stop-Use Orders (1)

Products placed under stop-sale or stop-use order by FDACS inspectors. Stop-sale orders prohibit the sale of food that is adulterated, mislabeled, or poses a health risk.

FDACS stop-sale and stop-use orders for Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula
Date	Order Type	Product	Brand/Lot	Reason
Sep 26, 2025	STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE	—	Number of Packages:	FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.* Approved Source: Food in good condition, safe and unadulterated.

Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula last inspected?: Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on February 24, 2026. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula had?: Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula has 6 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula find?: Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula was most recently inspected by FDACS on February 24, 2026 (Focused Inspection).
Has Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?: Yes, Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were voluntarily destroyed.
What are the most common violations at Vw Winn Dixie in Wauchula?: The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Vw Winn Dixie 2250 in Wauchula are: 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P; 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; 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).