FDACS Citation 2-301.11: Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean
FDACS citation 2-301.11 (Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean) is a Priority violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 2-301.11 (Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
2-301.11 — Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean
Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean.
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
Priority Classification
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
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 |
|---|---|
| Polk | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sg One | Clermont | 1 | Jul 2, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Sg One, Clermont—
Back Kitchen: Employee working with exposed foods with visibly soiled fingernails. COS: A discussion was had with management and employee cleaned hands and nails. Y x
Frequently Cited Alongside 2-301.11
2-501.11
5-202.12(A)
6-501.11
3-305.11
4-904.11
4-501.14
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 2-301.11?
- FDACS citation 2-301.11 (Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean) is a Priority violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean.
- How serious is FDACS violation 2-301.11 (Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-301.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-301.11 (Food employee hands or exposed portions of arms not kept clean) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 2 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
- A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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