FDACS Citation 3-201.12: Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant
FDACS citation 3-201.12 (Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 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 3-201.12 (Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
3-201.12 — Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant
Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
that is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the plant.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Essentials Refillery | Tampa | 1 | Nov 8, 2024 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Life Essentials Refillery, Tampa—
Retail Area: Firm is selling reduced oxygen packaged beef jerky from an unapproved source. COS: Stop Sale Order issued and released 11/08/24. Person in charge voluntarily discarded jerky. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
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 3-201.12?
- FDACS citation 3-201.12 (Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant that is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the plant.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-201.12 (Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-201.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-201.12 (Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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