FDACS Citation 3-201.12: Food in a hermetically sealed container not obtained from a food processing plant

Overview

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.

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

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
that is regulated by the food regulatory agency that has jurisdiction over the plant.

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

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

Florida counties with the most 3-201.12 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-201.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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

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.

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