Roach issue found in South Florida Publix deli

(WPLG)

CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. – The truth is Publix has a fantastic track record when it comes to inspections, but on Wednesday, an inspector with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services was at a Coral Springs location and ordered a “stop-use” on the entire deli backroom area.

The Publix is located at 2201 North University Drive.

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The inspector noted a roach issue.

A re-inspection is required before the “stop-use” is lifted.

“The affected storage areas must be completely cleared of all merchandise, cleaned and sanitized by the next inspection; no other merchandise may be added to the storage area or a Broken Stop-use will be issued,” the inspection report stated. “If evidence of pest infestation is observed on the next inspection, a Stop-Use Order will be issued on all receiving areas of the establishment and the establishment will no longer be allowed to receive additional food items, a Stop-Use Order of all processing equipment will be issued and a Stop-Sale Order of all exposed food items will be issued until the infestation is eradicated.”

(WPLG)

***PUBLIX

2201 NORTH UNIVERSITY DRIVE

CORAL SPRINGS

INSPECTION DATE 2/22/23

9 VIOLATIONS FOUND

STOP USE ORDER ISSUED FOR ENTIRE DELI BACKROOM, WARE WASHING, PREP SINK AND MECHANICAL DISHWASHER

“Deli department: Live roaches observed crawling on deli back room floor, wall under and over 3 compartment sink and inside circuit breaker box.”

“Deli department: Insect control device installed on wall over prep reach in cooler.”

“Deli department: Internal temperature of grilled chicken pasta salad and crab salad in salad bar were 45*-46* Fahrenheit. COS: Out of temperature salads were placed under proper refrigeration by pic.”

“Backroom area: Dairy walk in cooler fanguards and ceiling dusty.”

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