FDACS Citation 3-203.12: Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the

Overview

FDACS citation 3-203.12 (Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 35 citations in the past 12 months across 171 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
35Citations (12 mo)
185Total Citations
171Facilities Cited

Citation 3-203.12 — Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-203.12 — Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the

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.

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

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

Florida counties with the most 3-203.12 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach16
Miami-Dade13
Union9
St. Johns8
Orange5
Sarasota5

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-203.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Galafresh Farms Lake Worth 2 Feb 17, 2026
Duren's Piggly Wiggly Port St Joe 2 Dec 31, 2025
Wards Super Market Gainesville 2 Oct 13, 2025
Fresh Fish Baracoa LLC Hialeah 2 Oct 10, 2025
M & a's Seafood House Winter Haven 2 Aug 20, 2025
Perrine's Produce Port Orange 2 Jun 30, 2025
Far East Foods Visit #: 99997182265485 Palm Coast 2 Mar 4, 2025
My Way Seafood INC Panacea 2 May 9, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Foodtown # 0802, West Palm Beach—

Seafood department: Shellstock tags not marked for when last is sold or discarded; Shellstock tags not attached with original container.

B & B Bar B Que, Apalachicola—

Establishment unable to provide any shell stock tags upon request, for any sold in the past 90 days.

Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—

Seafood: Shell Stock tags not dated with last one sold, kept in chronological order or maintained on site for 90 days.

Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—

Seafood: Shell stock tags not dated with last one sold, kept in chronological order or maintained onsite for 90 days.

Aventura Market LLC, Aventura—

Seafood Department: Shellstock tags were not maintained in chronological order and date last sold was not documented on tags.

Duren's Piggly Wiggly, Port St Joe—

Establishment did not have all tags stored in chronological order by date of last sold.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-203.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

108 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

71 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

61 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

57 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

56 co-citations

5-205.11

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

54 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-203.12?
FDACS citation 3-203.12 (Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. 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.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-203.12 (Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 185 times across 171 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-203.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-203.12 (Shellstock tags or labels do not remain attached to the original container until the) has been cited at 171 such facilities across Florida, with 35 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.

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