FDACS Citation 3-202.18(A): Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or
FDACS citation 3-202.18(A) (Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 4 citations in the past 12 months across 11 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-202.18(A) (Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or) is a priority foundation violation addressing Food standards.
What the Code Says
3-202.18(A) — Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or
Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
labels that are affixed by the source; tag or label information not complete or information not in order.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| St. Johns | 3 |
| Union | 2 |
| Sarasota | 1 |
| Polk | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Stop Enterprise INC. | Orlando | 2 | Sep 20, 2023 |
| Mr King Fresh Meat Market LLC. | Jacksonville | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| Name: New Golden Sparkling Supermarket | Orlando | 1 | Jul 12, 2023 |
| Twin Lobsters | Englewood | 1 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| Pops Seafood and Produce | Lakeland | 1 | Feb 17, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
First Stop Enterprise INC., Orlando—
Seafood department: Live oysters observed without shell stock tag. COS: The tag was removed from record keeping and placed on the in use container of oysters.
Name: New Golden Sparkling Supermarket, Orlando—
Seafood Department: Live clams and Oysters on display for sale, no shell stock tag remaining with the container until it is empty. Provided industry guidance.
Twin Lobsters, Englewood—
Shellstock tags not kept with product until product is last sold. Cos, tag found and kept with product x
Pops Seafood and Produce, Lakeland—
Back area- clams in two cases do not have tags with them on the shelf in the walk in cooler. COSperson in charge voluntarily discarded the two unlabeled cases of clams into garbage dumpster outside. x Print Date: 2/17/2023 Page 1 of 4 12 Pf Citation Description: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the container is empty; date when the last shellstock from the container is sold or served not recorded on the tag or label; identity of the source of shellstock not maintained by retaining shellstock tags or labels for 90 calendar days from the last date sold or served in chronological order; or shellstock removed from its tagged or labeled container commingled with shellstock from another container before being ordered by the consumer. 3-203.12 Pf Observation: Seafood service area- a few shellfish tags missing dates as to when the last stock in the box was sold and some mussels and clams removed from its tagged containers and placed in the seafood service display cooler do not have their shellfish tags with them to identify the lots. COS- person in charge placed the proper tags in each container of the clams and the mussels in the seafood service display cooler. o
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-202.18(A)
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-402.11
4-501.11
6-501.11
3-203.12
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 3-202.18(A)?
- FDACS citation 3-202.18(A) (Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or labels that are affixed by the source; tag or label information not complete or information not in order.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-202.18(A) (Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 12 times across 11 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-202.18(A)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-202.18(A) (Shellstock obtained in a container not bearing legible source identification tags or) has been cited at 11 such facilities across Florida, with 4 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.
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.
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