FDACS Citation 3-301.11(C): Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not

Overview

FDACS citation 3-301.11(C) (Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 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
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Citation 3-301.11(C) — Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-301.11(C) — Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not

Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not
ready-to-eat.

— 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 3-301.11(C) citations
CountyCitations
DeSoto1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-301.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Taqueria La Favorita Arcadia 1 Oct 28, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Taqueria La Favorita, Arcadia—

Bakery area- scoops in the bulk ingredient bins have the handles in contact with the ingredients. o Print Date: 10/28/2022 Page 1 of 5 7 P Citation Description: Food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat foods with bare hands or not using suitable utensils; alternate method not approved or approved but not followed to allow food employees to have bare hand contact with exposed ready-to-eat food; or food employee contacting exposed ready-to-eat food with bare hands at the time it is being added to other food items as an ingredient without cooking/heating the final product to the required temperature to allow bare hand contact. 3-301.11(B) P Observation: Deli area- tong handles are in contact with pulled pork in the hot hold case. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-301.11(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

2 co-citations

3-305.11

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

2 co-citations

5-205.11

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

2 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

2 co-citations

3-302.12

Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-301.11(C)?
FDACS citation 3-301.11(C) (Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not ready-to-eat.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-301.11(C) (Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-301.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-301.11(C) (Food employee not minimizing bare hand or arm contact with exposed food that is not) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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