Publix # in West Palm Beach

Last inspected:

926 S Military Trl, West Palm Beach, FL 33415

Part of: Publix Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

Publix #1104 in West Palm Beach had one significant inspection in July 2022 that identified eight violations, including four high-priority findings. An inspector documented white mold-like growth on raspberries in the produce display cooler, raw pork products stored in direct contact with ready-to-eat smoked turkey and pork shanks in the meat department cooler, mozzarella and prepared items held above the required 41°F temperature threshold (measured at 44–47°F), and a handwashing violation involving less than 10 seconds of hand washing before gloving. All affected products were voluntarily discarded during the inspection, and management was instructed on proper handwashing procedure. The facility passed a subsequent compliance inspection on July 19, 2022. A focused inspection conducted August 30, 2024 in response to a specific complaint request found no violations.

Summary generated from Florida FDACS public inspection records.

3FDACS Insp.
8Violations

Last inspected FDACS:

Publix # in West Palm Beach: 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: LORI JAMES, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

Person in charge: ROHAN

Comments: This visit was conducted in response to request# 5117937. Issue was discussed with store management.

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections
— Met Inspection Requirements· Met Requirements

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

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 . ELLIOT BOWENS, MANAGER STEPHEN COLLINS, ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST II

No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.

— Re-Inspection Required· 8 violations· Re-Inspection Required

Inspector: STEPHEN COLLINS

Comments: Full rated visit conducted in response to Request #5080183. Re-inspection visit required issued for food establishment. A re-inspection will be conducted on or about 14 days.

Risk-Based Violations

3-101.11 Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 PP
Retail: White mold-like growth on raspberries in display cooler by produce department. COS: All affected produce voluntarily discarded during visit. x
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: Raw pork shoulder and raw pork jowl bacon displayed in direct contact with ready-to-eat smoked turkey and pork shanks in display cooler by meat department. COS: All raw and ready-to-eat foods properly separated during visit. 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
Deli Department: Open package of mozzarella probed with accurate thermometer with internal temperature of 44 degree F within deli case. COS: Mozzarella voluntarily discarded during visit. Retail: Slider and wrap party platters with internal temperature of 45-47 degree F within display cooler by customer service. COS: All items voluntarily discarded during visit. x Print Date: 7/1/2022 Page 1 of 3 21 P Citation Description: 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 Observation: Seafood Department: Greenwise fully cooked shrimp dated for 6/23/22 and held for retail sale for more than 7 days within display case. COS: Shrimp voluntarily discarded during visit. x
2-301.12 Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 PP
Cafe: Employee washed hands with cold water and rubbed together with soap for less than 10 seconds before donning new gloves. COS: Reviewed handwashing procedure with management and employee washed hands correctly during visit. x

Good Retail Practice Violations

3-501.13 Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less, completely submerged under cold running water with sufficient velocity to agitate and float off loose particles, or as part of the cooking process. When thawed under cold running water, ready-to-eat food allowed to rise above 41°F or raw animal food allowed to be above 41°F for more than 4 hours. 3-501.13 (A)-(D)
Seafood: Frozen shrimp being thawed in standing water without running water on prep table. o
4-203.12 Ambient air and water temperature measuring device scaled in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit not designed to be easily readable or not accurate to ± 1.5°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 3°F in the intended range of use. 4-203.12 Pf
Retail: Ambient thermometer within display cooler by customer service showing -10 Degree F when ambient temperature if 45 degree F. o
3-602.11(C) Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or adequate descriptive identity statement, (if made from two or more ingredients) a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(C)
Retail: Sesame seed bagel not labeled with common name or ingredients in self-service case by bakery department. COS: Name and ingredients provided during visit. x
4-501.11 Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-501.11
Retail: Display cooler by customer service with ambient temperature of 45 degree F. COS: Maintenance adjusted cooler to approved temperature during visit. x

Publix # in West Palm Beach: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Publix # in West Palm Beach last inspected?
Publix # 1104 in West Palm Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on August 30, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
How many inspections has Publix # in West Palm Beach had?
Publix # 1104 in West Palm Beach has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Publix # in West Palm Beach find?
Publix # 1104 in West Palm Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on August 30, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
Has Publix # in West Palm Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
No, Publix # 1104 in West Palm Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
What are the most common violations at Publix # in West Palm Beach?
The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Publix # 1104 in West Palm Beach are: 2-301.12: Food employee not cleaning hands, exposed portions of arms or prosthetic devices for at least 20 seconds or not using the following cleaning procedures: rinse under warm water, apply soap, rub together for 10-15 seconds, rinse under warm water, and thoroughly dry with paper towels or a hand drying device. 2-301.12 P; 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated. 3-101.11 P; 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) P.

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