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FDACS Citation 3-302.15(A): Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other
FDACS citation 3-302.15(A) (Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 5 citations in the past 12 months across 27 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 3-302.15(A) — Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.
What the Code Says
3-302.15(A) — Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other
Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered in ready-to-eat
form.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 2 |
| Volusia | 2 |
| Lee | 1 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 |
| Hillsborough | 1 |
| Seminole | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snappy Food Mart & Oceanside Seafood Grill | Ormond Beach | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Pettys of Seminole INC | Longwood | 1 | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Chef Rasta Rayon Authentic Island Food Cuisine | Tampa | 1 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Perrine's Produce | Ormond Beach | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| Buddy Brew Coffee | Tampa | 1 | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Sprouts Farmers Market | The Villages | 1 | Jan 24, 2025 |
| Brunos Catering INC | Lehigh Acres | 1 | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Kwench Juice Cafe | Tampa | 1 | Jun 12, 2024 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Snappy Food Mart & Oceanside Seafood Grill, Ormond Beach—
Kitchen: Produce not washed before cutting. COS: Produce voluntarily discarded by employee. SEE STOP SALE AND RELEASE ORDER.
Pettys of Seminole INC, Longwood—
Deli: Food employee did not wash a tomato that she placed on the slicer to slice for a sandwich. (COS) Employee washed tomato and sanitized the slicer during inspection.
Chef Rasta Rayon Authentic Island Food Cuisine, Tampa—
Deli area: Unwashed orange stored beneath orange machine and ready to use. COS: Orange were washed and orange machine was cleaned and sanitized.
Perrine's Produce, Ormond Beach—
Deli: Employee cut avocado before washing. COS: Employee voluntarily discarded avocado. SEE SUPPLEMENT
Buddy Brew Coffee, Tampa—
Back Processing Area: Observed food employee begin to cut into an avocado without washing the avocado beforehand. COS: Employee properly washed the avocado with running water before resuming processing. Proper washing of produce before use discussed with management.
Sprouts Farmers Market, The Villages—
Deli: Employee placing unwashed grapes into packages of ready to eat snack trays. COS: Employee properly washed produce.
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-302.15(A)
6-501.11
21 co-citations
2-501.11
21 co-citations
4-501.11
20 co-citations
3-501.16(A)(1)
14 co-citations
3-501.16(A)(2)
14 co-citations
2-301.14
13 co-citations
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 3-302.15(A)?
- FDACS citation 3-302.15(A) (Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered in ready-to-eat form.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-302.15(A) (Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 28 times across 27 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-302.15(A)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-302.15(A) (Raw fruits or vegetables not thoroughly washed in water to remove soil and other) has been cited at 27 such facilities across Florida, with 5 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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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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