FDACS Citation 3-101.11: Food not safe, or is adulterated

Overview

FDACS citation 3-101.11 (Food not safe, or is adulterated) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 96 citations in the past 12 months across 613 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
96Citations (12 mo)
646Total Citations
613Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-101.11 (Food not safe, or is adulterated) is a priority violation addressing Food standards.

What the Code Says

3-101.11 — Food not safe, or is adulterated

Food not safe, or is adulterated.

— 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

Florida counties with the most 3-101.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade34
Palm Beach31
St. Lucie21
Polk19
Pinellas19
St. Johns12

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-101.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Presidente Supermarket # 0037 Mangonia Park 3 Jan 12, 2026
Galafresh Farms Lake Worth 2 Feb 17, 2026
Vibez Food Mart Hialeah 2 Feb 11, 2026
Walmart #4260 (main) Establishment #: 312196 Port St Lucie 2 Feb 5, 2026
Bearss Food Mart Tampa 2 Feb 4, 2026
Canaveral Meats Cape Canaveral 2 Jan 16, 2026
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 2 Dec 18, 2025
Dominos Pizza 5168 Fort Pierce 2 Dec 15, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Auntie Anne's Pretzel, Port Orange—

Drink Station: Ice stored in foam cooler had debris floating in it. COS: Ice voluntarily discarded by management. x

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Back room- Onion in walk in cooler had decay like substance on it. COS- Onion was voluntarily discarded by management. See stop sale and release. x

Tacos Bravo, Tampa—

Retail area: Grain insects observed in three bags of rice in retail aisle. COS: Rice was voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see orders. x

Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—

Outdoor retail area- Peppers and Oranges showing signs or decay. Outdoor retail areaPeppers packaged on-site had insects inside the packages with the produce. COS- Items were voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. See stop sale and release. x

Dollar General # 14308, Homosassa—

Retail: Deli meat: Oscar Meyer Ham & cheese loaf , honey ham Armour brand deli ham have a grey discoloration on the meat. COS: manager voluntarily discarded the product

Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—

Bakery: Strawberries and sweet ricotta cheese on shelves inside walk in cooler found with white and green like mold. COS: Items were voluntarily discarded. Stop Sale and Release Orders issued, see order. Y x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-101.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

687 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

324 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

308 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

266 co-citations

6-501.12

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

252 co-citations

4-501.11

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

250 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-101.11?
FDACS citation 3-101.11 (Food not safe, or is adulterated) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food not safe, or is adulterated.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-101.11 (Food not safe, or is adulterated)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 646 times across 613 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-101.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-101.11 (Food not safe, or is adulterated) has been cited at 613 such facilities across Florida, with 96 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.

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