FDACS Citation 2-302.11: Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and
FDACS citation 2-302.11 (Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 29 citations in the past 12 months across 99 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 2-302.11 (Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and) is a priority foundation violation addressing Personnel standards.
What the Code Says
2-302.11 — Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and
Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves
when working with exposed 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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 15 |
| Pinellas | 15 |
| Pasco | 5 |
| Polk | 3 |
| Highlands | 3 |
| Hillsborough | 2 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eclipse Cafe | Tampa | 2 | Nov 10, 2025 |
| Xtreme Juice | Tampa | 2 | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Rdg Lv Enterprises | Miami | 2 | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Cheesecake Factory (the) | Tampa | 1 | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Storm | Tampa | 1 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Joffreys Coffee & Tea Company | Tampa | 1 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Dutch Bros Coffee | Brooksville | 1 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Nautilus Coffee Company | Tavares | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Cheesecake Factory (the), Tampa—
Food Service Area: Food employees with nail polish on finger nails and not wearing gloves when working with exposed foods and drinks.
Storm, Tampa—
Food Service Area: Food employees with nail polish on finger nails and not wearing gloves when preparing customer drinks.
Joffreys Coffee & Tea Company, Tampa—
Food Service Area: Food employees with nail polish and not wearing gloves when working with exposed foods.
Nautilus Coffee Company, Tavares—
Service Area: Employee with painted nails not wearing gloves while working with exposed foods to make brewed coffee drinks.
Black Crow Coffee, Petersburg—
Prep area: This inspector observed employee with fingernail polish handling food.
Eclipse Cafe, Tampa—
Food Service Area: Food employee with nail polish on fingers and not wearing gloves when preparing customer drinks.
Frequently Cited Alongside 2-302.11
2-402.11
6-501.11
2-303.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-501.11
4-501.11
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 2-302.11?
- FDACS citation 2-302.11 (Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves when working with exposed food.
- How serious is FDACS violation 2-302.11 (Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 104 times across 99 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-302.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-302.11 (Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and) has been cited at 99 such facilities across Florida, with 29 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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