FDACS Citation 3-302.11(A)(3): Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment
FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(3) (Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 11 citations in the past 12 months across 26 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-302.11(A)(3) (Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment) is a general violation addressing Food standards.
What the Code Says
3-302.11(A)(3) — Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment
Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
Priority Classification
General (General): General food safety requirement.
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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 6 |
| Volusia | 1 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
| St. Johns | 1 |
| Sarasota | 1 |
| Lee | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lili's Supermarket | Miami | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Bj's Wholesale Club # 0091 | Cutler Bay | 1 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Wawa # 5354 | Deltona | 1 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Maya Q'anjobal | Lake Worth | 1 | May 22, 2023 |
| La Fama No 2 | Miami | 1 | May 18, 2023 |
| Gorilla Food Mart | Orlando | 1 | May 12, 2023 |
| Midwest Petrol Group INC | Miami | 1 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Santa Lucia Bakery | Homestead | 1 | Apr 10, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Lili's Supermarket, Miami—
Food Service - Coffee portafilter (Metal filter) was knocked on a wooden board stored in the trash can and then filled with new coffee grounds. COS, portafilter and coffee grinder were washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Bj's Wholesale Club # 0091, Cutler Bay—
Bakery - Rolling rack of croissants found uncovered near oven. COS, rolling rack was covered during inspection.
Wawa # 5354, Deltona—
Food Processing Area: Bread used to make sandwiches stored on wet cutting board that was wiped with sanitizer wipe before one minute had elapsed. Sanitizer instructions state food contact surface must remain wet for at least one minute before allowing to air dry. COS: Bread was voluntarily discarded.
Maya Q'anjobal, Lake Worth—
Retail: Cleaning products displayed directly over ready to eat products on shelf by register. COS ready to eat products moved to approved location during visit. x
La Fama No 2, Miami—
Meat Area: Deli ham stored unwrapped inside reach-in cooler next to slicer. COS: Ham was wrapped during inspection. x
Gorilla Food Mart, Orlando—
Kitchen: Pans of food on counter, no sneeze guard for protection. The person in charge has the sneeze guards, they are awaiting on install. o
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.11(A)(3)
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-302.12
4-903.11(A)
3-305.11
2-401.11
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 3-302.11(A)(3)?
- FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(3) (Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.11(A)(3) (Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 26 times across 26 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.11(A)(3)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.11(A)(3) (Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment) has been cited at 26 such facilities across Florida, with 11 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a General FDACS violation mean?
- A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. 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.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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