FDACS Citation 2-102.11(A): Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance

Overview

FDACS citation 2-102.11(A) (Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 176 citations in the past 12 months across 448 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 2Personnel
176Citations (12 mo)
472Total Citations
448Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 2-102.11(A) (Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

2-102.11(A) — Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance

Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation
observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who
has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond
correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

Florida FDACS uses the FDA Food Code priority system — Priority (P) violations have a direct link to foodborne illness; Priority Foundation (Pf) violations support food safety systems; Core (C) violations are good retail practices with no direct illness link.

Citations by County

Florida counties with the most 2-102.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade36
Volusia21
Sarasota19
Palm Beach18
St. Johns12
Hendry10

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 2-102.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
One Island Kitchen Orlando 4 Sep 4, 2025
G M Food Market Delray Beach 3 Dec 2, 2025
Nd's Corner Store Sanford 3 Feb 4, 2025
Afsan & Thiham Enterprise INC. Okeechobee 2 Dec 19, 2025
Olivias Mobile Eatery Establishment #: 391365 Aviation Bivd Vero Beach 2 Dec 9, 2025
La Raza 2 Mexican Grocery Jacksonville 2 Dec 5, 2025
Myakka City Grocery Myakka City 2 Oct 15, 2025
Blessing Bakery Orlando 2 Aug 1, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Herbal Connections, Palm Coast—

The food establishment does not have adequate demonstration of knowledge, priority violations were cited, the establishment could not provide a certified food protection manager certificate and employee present was unable to correctly respond to food safety questions relevant to the operation. o

Key Food Supermarket, Daytona Beach—

The pattern of noncompliance observed during the inspection due to Cold holding, hot holding, cooling procedures, hand washing and unadulterated food. o

H & N Fuels LLC, Orlando—

Establishment does not have a Certified Food Protection Manager, priority violations were observed, and the person in charge does not respond correctly to questions related to foodborne illness. o

Kwik Stop, West Palm Beach—

Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance as evidenced by unavailable certified food protection manager certificate, priority violations observed, and person in charge not answering relevant food safety questions correctly. o

Hideout Tea 2 Corp, West Palm Beach—

Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance as evidenced by unavailable certified food protection manager certificate, priority violations observed, and person in charge not answering relevant food safety questions correctly. o

Stop Shop Save & Go, Broadway Riviera Beach—

Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance as evidenced by unavailable certified food protection manager certificate, priority violations observed, and person in charge not answering relevant food safety questions correctly. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 2-102.11(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

455 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

323 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

267 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

229 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

224 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

203 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 2-102.11(A)?
FDACS citation 2-102.11(A) (Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance. At least one Priority violation observed during the inspection, the establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program, and the person in charge is unable to respond correctly to food safety questions relevant to the operation. 2-102.11(A), (B), (C)(1) and (4)-(16) Pf
How serious is FDACS violation 2-102.11(A) (Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 472 times across 448 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-102.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-102.11(A) (Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance) has been cited at 448 such facilities across Florida, with 176 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) uses this classification system — Priority (P), Priority Foundation (Pf), and Core (C) — aligned with the FDA Food Code.

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