FDACS Citation 2-402.11: Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
FDACS citation 2-402.11 (Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard) is a General violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 576 citations in the past 12 months across 1,623 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 2-402.11 (Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard) is a general violation addressing Personnel standards.
What the Code Says
2-402.11 — Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from
contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and
single-use articles.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 191 |
| Pinellas | 115 |
| Palm Beach | 68 |
| Polk | 65 |
| St. Johns | 50 |
| St. Lucie | 45 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Delicias Del Caribe LLC | Miami | 3 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| S&s Food Stores #329 | Lake City | 3 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Shree Hanumanji INC | High Springs | 3 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Canaveral Meats | Cape Canaveral | 3 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Olivias Mobile Eatery Establishment #: 391365 | Aviation Bivd Vero Beach | 3 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Vw Walmart Supercenter 0767 | Lake City | 3 | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Ellianos Store # 0008 | Lake City | 3 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Llr Bakery Franchise LLC | Pembroke Pines | 3 | Jun 23, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—
Kitchen/processing area- food employees not wearing hair restraints while working with exposed food. COS- hair restraints were donned by food employees during inspection.
Wendy's #12323, Kissimmee—
Bakery Area- Observed employee not wearing beard restraint working with exposed food. COS- Food employee put on beard restraint during inspection.
Las Delicias Del Caribe LLC, Miami—
Back, Food service - Employees engaged in food preparation or working with open foods with no effective hair restraint. COS, all employees were provided by management with hair restraints.
World Market and Cafe, Hollywood—
Deli Area: Multiple employees with long pony tails wearing visors only and not effectively restraining hair at time of processing and service.
Southie Coffee, Seminole—
Front Food Service Area: Employee handling exposed food not wearing appropriate hair restraint.
Bj's Wholesale Club INC # 0032, Royal Palm Beach—
Meat: Effective beard restraints were not worn by food workers during food processing.
Frequently Cited Alongside 2-402.11
6-501.11
2-501.11
5-205.11
6-501.12
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
3-501.16(A)(2)
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 2-402.11?
- FDACS citation 2-402.11 (Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard) is a General violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard restraint, or clothing that covers body hair, that is designed and worn to effectively keep their hair from contacting exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, and linens; and unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
- How serious is FDACS violation 2-402.11 (Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1770 times across 1,623 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-402.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-402.11 (Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard) has been cited at 1,623 such facilities across Florida, with 576 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.
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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