FDACS Citation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
FDACS citation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) (Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 1,896 citations in the past 12 months across 3,963 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) (Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing) is a priority foundation violation addressing Personnel standards.
What the Code Says
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) — Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 586 |
| Palm Beach | 361 |
| Pinellas | 223 |
| Broward | 170 |
| Polk | 161 |
| Pasco | 124 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jm Coffee Co | Boca Raton | 10 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Bakery Pro Kitchen | Brandon | 7 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Tacos Mi Gusto Es | Orlando | 4 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Udder Delite | Melbourne | 4 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| A and M Discount Beverage #12 | Melbourne | 4 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Cobachi Hibachi Grill and More LLC | Pompano Beach | 4 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Taqueria Maty 2 | Bradenton | 4 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| One Island Kitchen | Orlando | 4 | Sep 4, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—
Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity.
Ocean Breeze Street Foods LLC, Palm Bay—
Person in charge is unable to answer questions on employee health. Industry documents provided during visit o
Beach Bum Bagels, Vero Beach—
Person in charge was unable to correctly answer employee health related question. Industry guidance documents provided. Y o
Island Vibes, Pompano Beach—
No employee health policy available in the food establishment. Copy of employee health guidance and employee reporting agreement provided via email.
Thn Sebring, Sebring—
Person in charge had some knowledge of employee health information, but did not have any employee health information available to help them answer questions about employee health as it relates to food borne illnesses and their symptoms, and reporting responsibilities, exclusions and restrictions of food employees. Employee health policy guidance for development of a policy was given to the entity.
Planet Smoothie #19294, North Port—
RETAIL: Person in charge could not respond correctly to the Employee Health questions. o
Frequently Cited Alongside 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
2-501.11
6-501.11
2-103.11(O)
6-301.11
5-501.11
6-501.12
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)?
- FDACS citation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) (Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf
- How serious is FDACS violation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) (Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 4290 times across 3,963 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) (Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing) has been cited at 3,963 such facilities across Florida, with 1,896 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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