FDACS Citation 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
FDACS citation 3-302.12 (Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 514 citations in the past 12 months across 1,500 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 3-302.12 — Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.
What the Code Says
3-302.12 — Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is
not identified with the common name of the 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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 229 |
| Palm Beach | 102 |
| Pinellas | 95 |
| Pasco | 65 |
| St. Lucie | 39 |
| Sumter | 32 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen | Tampa | 4 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Nuevo Siglo Supermarket | Miami | 4 | Oct 23, 2025 |
| The Standard Clcl | The Villages | 3 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Rcjt Food Corp | Miami Beach | 3 | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Java Junction | Daytona Beach | 3 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Llr Bakery Franchise LLC | Pembroke Pines | 3 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Quail Run Campground | Wesley Chapel | 2 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery | Wildwood | 2 | Mar 24, 2026 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Vw Circle K - 2708626, Tampa—
Food Prep Area: Working container of salt not labeled with common name. COS: Salt container labeled.
Sarahs Tent, Aventura—
Processing Area: Multiple dry ingredients removed from the original packaging stored in bins not labeled as to contents.
Seven Brothers Foodmart, Lakeland—
Food service area: Squeeze bottle of oil and container of sugar not labeled with common name. COS: Both food products were labeled.
Bam Bar LLC, New Port Richey—
Food prep area: Multiple working containers of sauces not labeled with common name. COS: Label was applied.
Super Star K # 4100, Lauderdale Lakes—
Food service - Unlabeled sauce squeeze bottles found stored in cold unit beneath preparation table. Backroom - Unlabeled bins of flour found beneath storage shelf.
Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery, Wildwood—
Food prep area: Chocolate and white chocolate ganache in squeeze bottle not labeled. COS: employee labeled the products appropriately.
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.12
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
5-205.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
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 3-302.12?
- FDACS citation 3-302.12 (Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and unmistakably recognized and has been removed from its original packaging for use in the establishment is not identified with the common name of the food.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.12 (Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1625 times across 1,500 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.12 (Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and) has been cited at 1,500 such facilities across Florida, with 514 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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