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

Overview

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 12 citations in the past 12 months across 52 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
12Citations (12 mo)
56Total Citations
52Facilities Cited

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
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)

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 3-201.11(F) citations
CountyCitations
Polk5
Miami-Dade5
Palm Beach4
Volusia2
St. Lucie2
Pinellas2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-201.11(F)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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
Kolos Usa LLC Hallandale Beach 1 Nov 14, 2025
Premier Meat and Seafood Jacksonville 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

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

54 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

37 co-citations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)

Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an

25 co-citations

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

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

23 co-citations

3-201.11(C)

Packaged food not labeled from the source as specified in law, including 21 CFR

23 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

22 co-citations

References

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 56 times across 52 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 52 such facilities across Florida, with 12 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.

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