FDACS Citation 3-302.13: Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is
FDACS citation 3-302.13 (Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 4 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-302.13 (Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is) is a priority violation addressing Food standards.
What the Code Says
3-302.13 — Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is
Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
served or offered in a raw or undercooked form as a ready-to-eat food and the consumer is not informed,
as specified in the Food Code, that the food should be fully cooked to ensure its safety.
Priority Classification
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colombino | West Palm Beach | 1 | Dec 2, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Colombino, West Palm Beach—
Retail: Tiramisu made with raw shell eggs displayed without consumer advisory. COS: Consumer advisory added to Tiramisu.
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.13
2-303.11
2-501.11
6-202.14
5-501.11
3-501.17(B)
7-201.11
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 3-302.13?
- FDACS citation 3-302.13 (Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is served or offered in a raw or undercooked form as a ready-to-eat food and the consumer is not informed, as specified in the Food Code, that the food should be fully cooked to ensure its safety.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.13 (Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 4 times across 4 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.13?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.13 (Pasteurized eggs not substituted for raw eggs in the preparation of food that is) has been cited at 4 such facilities across Florida, with 3 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
- A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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