FDACS Citation 3-201.11(C): Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR

Overview

FDACS citation 3-201.11(C) (Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 264 citations in the past 12 months across 1,087 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. 3Food
264Citations (12 mo)
1,138Total Citations
1,087Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-201.11(C) (Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-201.11(C) — Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR

Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR
101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381.

— 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 3-201.11(C) citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas74
Miami-Dade69
Polk63
Palm Beach48
St. Johns46
St. Lucie35

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-201.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Jrs Aucilla River Store Lamont 2 Mar 27, 2026
Mobil West Palm Beach 2 Mar 9, 2026
Bloopcream01 LLC Jensen Beach 2 Feb 27, 2026
Off the Hook Riviera Beach 2 Feb 27, 2026
Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana 2 Deland 2 Feb 23, 2026
Buddys Foodmart Taramac 2 Feb 4, 2026
El Supremo Grocery & Meat Market LLC Green Cove Springs 2 Jan 22, 2026
Noony Wabash Mart Lakeland 2 Dec 18, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Mayo Mart, Mayo—

Address listed on the label is a registered agent and Easie GRP does not have a valid Food Permit. Stop Sale Order issued. See Order.

Rocket Fuel, Sunrise—

Retail area- Observe snacks not labeled for individual sale in retail area. COS- Snacks were removed from service during inspection.

La Bodega De R & R, North Miami Beach—

Retail Area: Multiple packages of beans, Jamaican patties and tequenos, were displayed in a reach-in freezer and dry storage without labels for individual sale. COS: All unlabeled items were removed from consumer reach during the inspection.

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Retail- Cracker and Marshmallow snacks held in retail are marked "Not labeled for individual resale". COS- Snacks were removed from retail sale.

Herbal Connections, Palm Coast—

Retail: No source information provided for Thea Panakeia Botanicals CBG Chewable Caps. Employee unable to provide requested invoice for products. See Stop Sale and Release Order. COS: Employee voluntarily discarded all CBG Chewable Caps.

Sunoco, Hialeah—

Retail Area: Individually packaged ritz crackers and oreos cookies not labeled for individual sale. COS: Cookies were removed from consumer reach during the inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-201.11(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

846 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

675 co-citations

5-501.11

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

380 co-citations

6-301.11

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

378 co-citations

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

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

355 co-citations

6-501.12

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

325 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-201.11(C)?
FDACS citation 3-201.11(C) (Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101, 9 CFR 317, and 9 CFR 381.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-201.11(C) (Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 1138 times across 1,087 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-201.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-201.11(C) (Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR) has been cited at 1,087 such facilities across Florida, with 264 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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