FDACS Citation 2-103.11(O): Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

Overview

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 784 citations in the past 12 months across 2,406 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
784Citations (12 mo)
2,689Total Citations
2,406Facilities Cited

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
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.

— 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 2-103.11(O) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach209
Miami-Dade151
St. Johns108
Pasco107
Pinellas105
Union90

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 2-103.11(O)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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.

Tealux Cafe Tampa, Tampa—

Employees not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health related to foodborne illnesses.

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.

Slusher'z Treatz, Greenacres—

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.

Mayo Mart, Mayo—

Food establishment was unable to provide employee health reporting responsibilities in a verifiable manner.

Frequently Cited Alongside 2-103.11(O)

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,848 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,653 co-citations

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

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

1,599 co-citations

6-301.11

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

807 co-citations

5-501.11

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

768 co-citations

6-501.12

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

767 co-citations

References

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 2689 times across 2,406 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 2,406 such facilities across Florida, with 784 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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