FDACS Citation 3-302.14(A): Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or

Overview

FDACS citation 3-302.14(A) (Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
1Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Citation 3-302.14(A) — Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-302.14(A) — Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or

Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or
unapproved food or color additives, or unsafe or unapproved levels of approved food or color additives.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 3-302.14(A) citations
CountyCitations
Broward1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-302.14(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Offshore Kava LLC Fort Lauderdale 1 Oct 28, 2025

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.14(A)

4-101.11(A)

Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment

1 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

1 co-citations

4-904.11

Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without

1 co-citations

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

1 co-citations

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

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

1 co-citations

7-301.11

Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-302.14(A)?
FDACS citation 3-302.14(A) (Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or unapproved food or color additives, or unsafe or unapproved levels of approved food or color additives.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.14(A) (Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.14(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.14(A) (Food not protected from contamination that may result from the addition of unsafe or) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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.

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