FDACS Citation 2-401.12: Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that

Overview

FDACS citation 2-401.12 (Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that) is a General violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 3 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 2Personnel
2Citations (12 mo)
3Total Citations
3Facilities Cited

Citation 2-401.12 — Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Personnel chapter.

What the Code Says

2-401.12 — Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that

Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that
causes discharge from the eyes, nose, or mouth observed working with exposed food; clean equipment,
utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles .

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

General (General): General food safety requirement.

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 2-401.12 citations
CountyCitations
St. Johns1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 2-401.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Starbucks # 9875 Orlando 1 Dec 3, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Starbucks # 9875, Orlando—

Employee was witnessed experiencing a persistent runny nose with visible discharge and working with exposed foods. COS: Employee discontinued working with exposed foods. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 2-401.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

6 co-citations

2-301.14

Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before

3 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

3 co-citations

4-602.11(E)

Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control

2 co-citations

5-203.14

Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas

2 co-citations

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

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

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 2-401.12?
FDACS citation 2-401.12 (Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that) is a General violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that causes discharge from the eyes, nose, or mouth observed working with exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles .
How serious is FDACS violation 2-401.12 (Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 3 times across 3 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-401.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-401.12 (Food employee experiencing persistent sneezing, coughing, or a runny nose that) has been cited at 3 such facilities across Florida, with 2 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a General FDACS violation mean?
A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. 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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