FDACS Citation 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

Overview

FDACS citation 2-501.11 (Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code, with 2,974 citations in the past 12 months across 9,493 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
2,974Citations (12 mo)
10,441Total Citations
9,493Facilities Cited

Citation 2-501.11 — Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Personnel chapter.

What the Code Says

2-501.11 — Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter.

— 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 2-501.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade1,423
Palm Beach733
Pinellas575
Polk553
Broward417
St. Johns280

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 2-501.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Tacos Mi Gusto Es Orlando 15 Mar 25, 2026
Jm Coffee Co Boca Raton 13 Mar 25, 2026
Cobachi Hibachi Grill and More LLC Pompano Beach 12 Jan 6, 2026
Bakery Pro Kitchen Brandon 10 Feb 2, 2026
Udder Delite Melbourne 7 Jan 23, 2026
Coral Cove News B Palm Beach International Airport West Palm Beach 7 May 29, 2025
Taqueria Maty 2 Bradenton 6 Nov 20, 2025
Yuca Bistro West Palm Beach 6 Nov 17, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

420cowboy, Miami Beach—

Written procedures for proper cleanup of vomit and diarrheal events not available during inspection.

Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—

The food establishment does not have a written vomit or diarrhea event clean up procedure available. Guidance handout was given to the food establishment's management to help them write up step by step procedures for vomit and/or diarrhea event clean up on the previous inspection visit, person in charge requested another copy to be emailed to them.

Ocean Breeze Street Foods LLC, Palm Bay—

Establishment did not have any written procedures for cleanup of vomit and diarrhea. Vomit and diarrhea documentation provided

Tealux Cafe Tampa, Tampa—

No written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.

7-eleven # 32425, Boynton Beach—

Food entity does not have any written procedures to address clean up procedures for accidental vomiting and diarrheal incidents.

Beach Bum Bagels, Vero Beach—

Person in charge was unable to provide a written protocol for cleanup of vomiting and diarrhea. Industry guidance document provided.

Frequently Cited Alongside 2-501.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

4,170 co-citations

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

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

3,061 co-citations

6-301.14

Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all

2,359 co-citations

5-501.11

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

2,189 co-citations

6-301.11

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

2,093 co-citations

6-501.12

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

1,911 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 2-501.11?
FDACS citation 2-501.11 (Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 2 (Personnel) of the FDA Food Code. Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter.
How serious is FDACS violation 2-501.11 (Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 10441 times across 9,493 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 2-501.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 2-501.11 (Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when) has been cited at 9,493 such facilities across Florida, with 2,974 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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