Deerfield-News. com-Deerfield Beach, Fl-The most recent inspection for Publix Deerfield Mall on West Hillsboro, had some violations. The complete report is posted below.
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Division of Food Safety
FOOD SAFETY INSPECTION REPORT
Chapter 500, Florida Statutes
(850) 245-5520
Visit #: 4142-9001-00
Bureau of Food Inspection
Attention: Business Center
3125 Conner Boulevard, C-26
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1650
NICOLE “NIKKI” FRIED
COMMISSIONER
Name: Publix # 0348 Establishment #: 50359
Owner: Publix Super Markets Inc (Pub) Date of Visit: September 06, 2022
Type: Supermarket Inspected By:
Address: 3740 W Hillsboro Blvd Deerfield Beach, FL 33442-9411
TARIQUL ISLAM
INSPECTION SUMMARY – Met Inspection Requirements
Any violations observed during this inspection must be corrected to be in compliance with Chapter 500, Florida Statutes, and Rule
5K-4, Florida Administrative Code.
NOTICE OF FEES
To review your account balance or to renew your permit, please visit our Food Permit Center at https://FoodPermit.FDACS.gov.
COS = Corrected on Site
OBSERVATIONS AND CORRECTIVE ACTIONS
P = Priority Citation
(Directly Associated with Foodborne Illnesses)
Pf = Priority Foundation Citation
(Supports or Leads to a Priority
INSPECTION: RISK BASED
COS Violation
Number Citation Description and Observation
Citation Description: Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic handwashing
facility. Food employee cleaning hands in a sink used for food preparation or warewashing, or in a service sink.
2-301.15 Pf
Observation: Produce department: Food employee washed hands in warewashing sink. COS: Food employee
washed hands in a hand wash sink after explaining him the proper hand washing procedures.
6
Pf
x
Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below.
3-501.16(A)(2) P
Observation: Deli department: Internal temperature of sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce in prep reach in cooler
were 43* fahrenheit. COS: Out of temperature sliced tomatoes and shredded lettuce were placed under proper
refrigeration during inspection.
20
P
x
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Print Date: 9/6/2022
INSPECTION: GRP
COS Violation
Number Citation Description and Observation
Citation Description: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where
it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Observation: Bakery department: Cases of muffins and croissant stored on walk in freezer floor. COS: Cases of
muffins and croissant were placed on shelf by pic.Meat department: Cases of pork loins stored on walk in freezer
floor. COS: Pork loins placed on shelf by pic.Backroom area: Cases of waffles and hash browns stored on walk in
freezer floor. COS: Waffles and hash browns were placed on shelf by pic.
37 x
Citation Description: Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a
chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code. 3-304.14(B)(1)
Observation: Bakery department: In use wet wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables between uses. COS: Pic
discarded wet wiping cloths.
39 x
Citation Description: 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)
Observation: Bakery department: Case of single serve plastic food containers stored on floor. COS: Single serve
articles were placed on shelf by pic.Deli department: Case of single serve paper food containers stored on floor.
COS: Pic placed single serve articles on shelf.
43 x
Citation Description: 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
Observation: Bakery department: Brown film build up in 3 compartment sink. COS: 3 compartment sink was
cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
46 x
Citation Description: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other
debris. 4-601.11(C)
Observation: Deli department: Dried food particles build up on door handles and underside of prep reach cooler
under turbo chef oven.
47 o
Citation Description: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Observation: Retail area: Several stained ceiling tiles.
53 o
COMMENTS
The issues described in request 5083543 were addressed with the person in charge during this inspection.
Reducing illness handout provided.
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.
TARIQUL ISLAM, SANITATION AND SAFETY SPECIALIST Name and Title of Whom This Report was Issued
JOE DE MARTINO, STORE MANANAGER
