FDACS Citation 3-201.11(F): Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is
FDACS citation 3-201.11(F) (Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 25 citations in the past 12 months across 51 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-201.11(F) (Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is) is a general violation addressing Food standards.
What the Code Says
3-201.11(F) — Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is
Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
offered for sale or consumption, not labeled to include safe handling instructions. Eggs that have not been
treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not labeled to include safe handling instructions. 3-201.11(F) and
(G)
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 | 5 |
| Polk | 5 |
| Palm Beach | 4 |
| St. Lucie | 2 |
| Pinellas | 2 |
| Pasco | 2 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Court Sunrise INC. | Miami Beach | 2 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile | Bartow | 2 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana 2 | Deland | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Premier Meat and Seafood | Jacksonville | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Kolos Usa LLC | Hallandale Beach | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| G M Food Market | Delray Beach | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Love Whole Foods | Ormond Beach | 1 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Vibez Food Mart | Hialeah | 1 | Oct 23, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana 2, Deland—
Retail: No safe handling instructions provided on repackaged raw whole beef tongue. COS: manager provided proper safe handling instructions by end of inspection.
Premier Meat and Seafood, Jacksonville—
Retail: Packages of Shredded cabbage and raw bacon has no safe handling labeling. COS: All items voluntarily discarded during inspection due to a separate citation.
Kolos Usa LLC, Hallandale Beach—
Retail Area: Packages of raw meat stored in the self-service open-air meat cooler not labeled to include safe handling instructions. COS: Safe handling instructions were provided during the inspection.
Pine Court Sunrise INC., Miami Beach—
Meat Area: Multiple packages of raw Beef neck bone, Heel muscle, and Oxtails, displayed inside reach-in display cooler not labeled with safe handling instructions. COS: Food items were removed from consumer reach.
Love Whole Foods, Ormond Beach—
Retail: Packages of Chicken Hearts (4), Beef Liver(4) and Bison Liver(2) stored in retail freezer do not have safe handling instructions on packaging. COS: Items removed from retail freezer. SEE STOP SALE ORDER.
Vibez Food Mart, Hialeah—
Retail Area: Raw egg cartons stored inside the reach-in cooler not labeled to include safe handling instructions. COS: Eggs were removed from retail.
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-201.11(F)
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
5-205.11
3-201.11(C)
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(F)?
- FDACS citation 3-201.11(F) (Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is offered for sale or consumption, not labeled to include safe handling instructions. Eggs that have not been treated to destroy all viable Salmonellae not labeled to include safe handling instructions. 3-201.11(F) and (G)
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-201.11(F) (Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 55 times across 51 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-201.11(F)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-201.11(F) (Meat and poultry, that is not a ready-to-eat food and is in a packaged form when it is) has been cited at 51 such facilities across Florida, with 25 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org. How we collect and verify this data.