Publix # 0413 in Wellington

9855 Lake Worth Rd, Wellington, FL 33467

Overview

Publix # 0413 in Wellington, FL has 3 FDACS food safety inspections on record with 5 violations and 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action.

3FDACS Insp.
5Violations
1Stop-Sale Orders

Last inspected FDACS: October 21, 2025

Publix # 0413 in Wellington: FDACS Inspection History (3)

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: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: MIGUEL FERNANDEZ

Comments: The issues described in request 5135625 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 5 violations· 1 stop-sale order· Met Requirements

Inspector: TARIQUL ISLAM, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: JOHN LARSH

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. Check-Back release issued for Stop Use and/or Stop Sale Order. The issues described in request 5118081 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.

Good Retail Practice Violations

4-901.11 After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
Deli department: Wet nesting in metal bowls stored in dry rack.
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)
Backroom area: Case of single serve plastic food containers stored on floor. COS: Person in charge placed single serve articles on shelf.
4-501.14 Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14
Bakery department: Brown film build up in all 3 bays of warewashing sink. COS: Warewashing sink was cleaned and sanitized during the visit.
4-601.11(C) Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C)
Deli department: Dried food particles and grease build up underside of prep tables. COS: Person in charge cleaned underside of prep tables.
5-205.15(B) Plumbing system not maintained in good repair. 5-205.15(B)
Deli department: Condensation leaks onto chicken walk in cooler floor from condenser unit.

Stop-Sale Orders & Supplemental Actions

STOP USE ORDER

Reason: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION

Lot: Number of Packages:

Quantity: Size of Packages: · Total Weight:

Disposition: Equipment was cleaned, sanitized, checked, and released.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection

Inspector: LORI JAMES, SENIOR SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST

Person in charge: BRIANNA NOLF

Comments: This visit was conducted to perform a COOL review.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

Publix # 0413 in Wellington: 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 Publix # 0413 in Wellington
DateOrder TypeProductBrand/LotReason
STOP USE ORDER Number of Packages: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.* SOURCE; SOUND CONDITION

Publix # 0413 in Wellington: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # 0413 in Wellington last inspected?
Publix # 0413 in Wellington was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 21, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # 0413 in Wellington had?
Publix # 0413 in Wellington has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # 0413 in Wellington find?
Publix # 0413 in Wellington was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 21, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # 0413 in Wellington had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
Yes, Publix # 0413 in Wellington has 1 stop-sale or stop-use enforcement action(s) on record with Florida FDACS. Most affected products were released after correction.
What are the most common violations at Publix # 0413 in Wellington?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 0413 in Wellington are: 4-901.11: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11; 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); 4-501.14: Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or rinsing raw food or laundering wiping cloths; or drainboards or equipment used to substitute for drainboards not cleaned before use, throughout the day at a frequency necessary to prevent recontamination of equipment and utensils and ensure the equipment performs its intended function, and at least every 24 hours when used. 4-501.14.

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