FDACS Citation 3-201.11(B): Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the
FDACS citation 3-201.11(B) (Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 29 citations in the past 12 months across 68 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 3-201.11(B) (Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
3-201.11(B) — Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the
Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
establishment.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 6 |
| Pinellas | 5 |
| Broward | 3 |
| Marion | 2 |
| Okaloosa | 1 |
| Seminole | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafez Basha Altaybat | Tampa | 3 | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tan Phat Oriental Market LLC | Tampa | 1 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Fresh Florida Fisheries LLC | Miami | 1 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Exxon | Jacksonville | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Vw Triple Family Market | Astor | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Delicias of Portugal Bakery II | Palm Coast | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Bravo Supermarket | Pembroke Pines | 1 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Charge Up 41 | Miami Gardens | 1 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Tan Phat Oriental Market LLC, Tampa—
Retail area: Sticky rice, flour dessert, sesame balls, rice cakes, and sticky rice cakes in wrap made in private home. COS: All mentioned foods were voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see orders. x Print Date: 3/4/2026 Page 1 of 4 9 P Citation Description: Eggs not received clean and sound or exceed restricted egg tolerances for U.S. Consumer Grade B Standards. 3-202.13 P Observation: Retail area: Balut eggs on register counter not received cleaned. COS: Balut eggs were voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see orders.
Fresh Florida Fisheries LLC, Miami—
Retail - Multiple bottles of Don Falcon's home-made 100% Organic Vinagre found in the retail shelves was made by a cottage food vendor under cottage food restrictions and not an approved source, with no valid food permit. COS, See orders, a stop sale and release was issued for these items that were voluntarily discarded by management. x Print Date: 1/12/2026 Page 2 of 7 12 Pf Citation Description: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 Pf Observation: Food Service- Shellstock tags for clams, oysters, and mussels sold by the establishment not maintained in chronological order and the date last shellstock was sold was not written on any of the tags.
Exxon, Jacksonville—
Retail: Brownies prepared in a private home offered for retail sale. (COS) Products voluntarily discarded during inspection. Stop Sale Order and Release issued, see order. x
Vw Triple Family Market, Astor—
Hot Bar: Crock pot on counter near hot bar holding chili that, per employee, was cooked and prepared in a private home and brought for sale in establishment. COS: Chili was voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale Order and Release. x
Delicias of Portugal Bakery II, Palm Coast—
Various croquettes found to be prepared in private home. COS: Croquettes voluntarily discarded by management. SEE STOP SALE AND RELEASE ORDER. x
Bravo Supermarket, Pembroke Pines—
Retail Area: Zabo's Kitchen Pi Bon Pikliz prepared and packaged at individuals home. COS: Voluntarily discarded by person in charge at time of inspection. Stop Sale and Release See Supplement. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-201.11(B)
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-301.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-302.11(A)(1)
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 3-201.11(B)?
- FDACS citation 3-201.11(B) (Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the establishment.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-201.11(B) (Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 71 times across 68 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-201.11(B)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-201.11(B) (Food prepared in a private home used or offered for human consumption in the) has been cited at 68 such facilities across Florida, with 29 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.
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.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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