FDACS Citation 3-302.12: Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and

Overview

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 282 citations in the past 12 months across 1,529 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
282Citations (12 mo)
1,659Total Citations
1,529Facilities Cited

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
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.

— 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 3-302.12 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade228
Palm Beach101
Pinellas95
Pasco65
St. Lucie44
Polk32

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-302.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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

Tealux Cafe Tampa, Tampa—

Front food service area: Squeeze bottle of liquid brown sugar not labeled with common name. Back room: Bins of brown sugar and sugar not labeled with common name.

Nutrition Gone Wild, Miami Gardens—

Processing Area: Multiple containers on the prep table, not labeled with the common name.

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,140 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

824 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

577 co-citations

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

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

556 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

548 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

541 co-citations

References

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 1659 times across 1,529 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 1,529 such facilities across Florida, with 282 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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