FDACS Citation 3-302.11(A)(8): Food not protected from cross contamination by separating fruits and vegetables

Overview

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 20 citations in the past 12 months across 78 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
20Citations (12 mo)
79Total Citations
78Facilities Cited

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
before they are washed from ready-to-eat food.

— 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)(8) citations
CountyCitations
St. Johns10
Volusia7
Polk4
Union3
Miami-Dade3
Palm Beach2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-302.11(A)(8)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1105 Jacksonville 1 Feb 3, 2026
Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana 2 Deland 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

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

58 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

35 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

34 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

28 co-citations

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

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

28 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

27 co-citations

References

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 79 times across 78 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 78 such facilities across Florida, with 20 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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