FDACS Citation 3-302.11(A)(5): Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening

Overview

FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(5) (Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
1Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(5) (Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-302.11(A)(5) — Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening

Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening.

— 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.

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

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3-201.11(C)

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2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-302.11(A)(5)?
FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(5) (Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.11(A)(5) (Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.11(A)(5)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.11(A)(5) (Hermetically sealed container of food not cleaned of visible soil before opening) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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