FDACS Citation 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

Overview

FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(1) (Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 945 citations in the past 12 months across 2,760 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
945Citations (12 mo)
3,033Total Citations
2,760Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(1) (Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-302.11(A)(1) — Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and
vegetables before they are washed.

— 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 3-302.11(A)(1) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade263
Pinellas178
Polk140
Palm Beach119
St. Johns95
Pasco72

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-302.11(A)(1)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bravo Supermarket Lake Worth 4 Jan 30, 2026
Bravo Supermarket Orange City 4 Dec 15, 2025
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 4 Dec 3, 2025
Sedanos Supermarket # 0040 Orlando 4 Nov 7, 2025
Rubio's Real Mexican Food Store Mascotte 4 Sep 23, 2025
E M J Food Mart LLC Lutz 3 Mar 4, 2026
Key Food Supermarket Apopka 3 Feb 24, 2026
Kwick Stop Tallahassee 3 Feb 3, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Ocean Breeze Street Foods LLC, Palm Bay—

Reach in display Cooler: Containers of Raw Shell eggs Stored over ready to eat bread. COS: Eggs were voluntarily discarded due to not being at ambient temperature. See Supplement o

Kooler Ice - Aliana Meat Market, Tampa—

Retail area: Raw bacon stored on shelf above fully cooked sausages in open air cooler. COS: Raw bacon relocated to bottom shelving of cooler. Y x

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Raw packaged chicken stored directly above platters of ready to eat food in walk in cooler. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection.

20 Shekels Bread, Clearwater—

Retail: Eggs stored directly over ready to eat food. COS: Eggs were relocated to bottom shelf. x

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Kitchen- Raw Chorizo held in reach in sandwich cooler over ready to eat foods. COSChorizo was moved during inspection. x

Seven Brothers Foodmart, Lakeland—

Food service area: Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above cooked shredded chicken, mayonnaise, and cheeses in reach-in cooler. Walk-in cooler: Raw shell eggs stored on shelf above half and half and beverages. COS: Raw shell eggs relocated to bottom shelving. Y x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.11(A)(1)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,982 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,390 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

973 co-citations

6-501.12

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

937 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

829 co-citations

6-301.11

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

812 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-302.11(A)(1)?
FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(1) (Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.11(A)(1) (Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 3033 times across 2,760 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.11(A)(1)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.11(A)(1) (Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from) has been cited at 2,760 such facilities across Florida, with 945 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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