FDACS Citation 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

Overview

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 1,162 citations in the past 12 months across 4,063 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
1,162Citations (12 mo)
4,403Total Citations
4,063Facilities Cited

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
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

— 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(C)(2)-(3) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade585
Palm Beach361
Pinellas224
Broward170
Polk161
St. Lucie144

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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

Tealux Cafe Tampa, Tampa—

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions related to foodborne illnesses. Employee health policy reviewed with person in charge. o

Beach Bum Bagels, Vero Beach—

Person in charge was unable to correctly answer employee health related question. Industry guidance documents provided. Y o

Muscle Root Kava Bar, Margate—

Person in charge at time of inspection could not answer questions that relate to foodborne illness. o

Slusher'z Treatz, Greenacres—

Person in charge was unable to correctly respond to questions relating to food borne disease and symptoms that may cause food borne disease. Also, person in charge was unable to relate to conditions of restriction and exclusion. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

3,061 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2,424 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

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

1,599 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

1,180 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

1,091 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

1,081 co-citations

References

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 4403 times across 4,063 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 4,063 such facilities across Florida, with 1,162 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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