FDACS Citation 3-302.11(A)(8): Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables
FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(8) (Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 42 citations in the past 12 months across 76 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(8) (Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
3-302.11(A)(8) — Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables
Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.
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 |
|---|---|
| St. Johns | 10 |
| Volusia | 7 |
| Polk | 4 |
| Union | 3 |
| Miami-Dade | 3 |
| Palm Beach | 2 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion | Fort Pierce | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Triple M Petroleum INC | West Palm Beach | 1 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb#1573 | Tallahassee | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana 2 | Deland | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1105 | Jacksonville | 1 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Gourmet Goodies | Winter Haven | 1 | Jan 26, 2026 |
| Jeremiahs Italian Ice | Orlando | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1243 | Ponte Vedra | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—
Backroom- Chicharones stored in walk in cooler under unwashed produce. COSChicharones moved during inspection.
Triple M Petroleum INC, West Palm Beach—
Backroom: Unwashed lettuce stored over ready to eat food including cream cheese in walk-in cooler. COS: Proper separation applied during visit.
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb#1573, Tallahassee—
Walk-in Cooler: Unwashed avocados stored or ready-to-eat crab sticks. COS. Items were rearranged.
Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana 2, Deland—
Backroom: Unwashed vegetables stored on shelf over ready to eat foods inside of deli meat reach in cooler.
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1105, Jacksonville—
Walk-In Cooler: Unwashed produced stored above raw, ready to eat, salmon and tuna. Reach-In Cooler: Raw, ready to eat, salmon and tuna stored above washed and prepared cucumbers. (COS) Products rearranged appropriately during inspection.
Gourmet Goodies, Winter Haven—
Decorating area- unwashed strawberries stored over ready-to-eat food in reach-in-cooler. COS- unwashed strawberries were moved to the bottom shelf of the reach-in-cooler during the visit.
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.11(A)(8)
6-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-501.11
4-501.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
4-601.11(A)
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)(8)?
- FDACS citation 3-302.11(A)(8) (Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.11(A)(8) (Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 77 times across 76 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.11(A)(8)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.11(A)(8) (Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables) has been cited at 76 such facilities across Florida, with 42 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.
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