FDACS Citation 3-302.11(A)(3): Food not protected from cross contamination by cleaning and sanitizing equipment

Overview

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 2 citations in the past 12 months across 26 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
2Citations (12 mo)
26Total Citations
26Facilities Cited

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

Florida counties with the most 3-302.11(A)(3) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade6
Sarasota1
Lee1
Volusia1
Palm Beach1
St. Johns1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-302.11(A)(3)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

24 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

16 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

14 co-citations

3-305.11

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

14 co-citations

3-302.12

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

14 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

13 co-citations

References

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 2 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.

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