FDACS Citation 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
FDACS citation 2-103.11(O) (Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 1,290 citations in the past 12 months across 2,340 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 2-103.11(O) (Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
2-103.11(O) — Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about
their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 209 |
| Miami-Dade | 151 |
| St. Johns | 107 |
| Pasco | 107 |
| Pinellas | 104 |
| Union | 90 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tacos Mi Gusto Es | Orlando | 5 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Mayo Mart | Mayo | 4 | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Jm Coffee Co | Boca Raton | 4 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| A and M Discount Beverage #12 | Melbourne | 4 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Quick King Store # 0024 | Bunnell | 4 | Nov 5, 2025 |
| One Island Kitchen | Orlando | 4 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Tihan INC | Live Oak | 3 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| D & M Corner Store INC | Morriston | 3 | Mar 25, 2026 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Ocean Breeze Street Foods LLC, Palm Bay—
No documentation is provided for employees to report to the person in charge about food borne illnesses. Provided establishment with employee reporting agreement handout.
7-eleven # 32425, Boynton Beach—
Person in charge was unable to ensure that food employees were informed in a verifiable manner to report their illness and or symptoms relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
Beach Bum Bagels, Vero Beach—
Person in charge was unable to provide a verifiable means of employee training regarding foodborne illness and symptoms. Industry guidance document provided.
Mayo Mart, Mayo—
Food establishment was unable to provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.
7-eleven Store #32706b, Clermont—
No documentation provided to prove that employees have been informed of their reporting responsibilities.
M8m Investments LLC, Mount Dora—
Documentation ensuring that employees are informed of there responsibility to report employee illness was not provided.
Frequently Cited Alongside 2-103.11(O)
2-501.11
6-501.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
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 2-103.11(O)?
- FDACS citation 2-103.11(O) (Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through food.
- How serious is FDACS violation 2-103.11(O) (Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 2612 times across 2,340 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-103.11(O)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-103.11(O) (Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are) has been cited at 2,340 such facilities across Florida, with 1,290 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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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