FDACS Citation 3-301.12: Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served

Overview

FDACS citation 3-301.12 (Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 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)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Citation 3-301.12 — Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-301.12 — Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served

Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served.

— 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 3-301.12 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-301.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 0212 West Palm Beach 1 Apr 9, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 0212, West Palm Beach—

Food processing area: Observed food employee using a gloved hand to taste brown rice and then continued to touch brown rice with the same gloved hand. COS: The portion of brown rice was voluntarily discarded during the visit. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-301.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

2 co-citations

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

1 co-citations

3-304.12(C)-(F)

During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil not stored on a clean

1 co-citations

7-204.11

Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface

1 co-citations

2-103.11(A)-(N)

A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-301.12?
FDACS citation 3-301.12 (Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-301.12 (Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-301.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-301.12 (Utensil used more than once to taste food that is to be sold or served) has been cited at 2 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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