FDACS Citation 3-303.12: Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,

Overview

FDACS citation 3-303.12 (Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 17 citations in the past 12 months across 110 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
17Citations (12 mo)
119Total Citations
110Facilities Cited

Citation 3-303.12 — Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-303.12 — Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,

Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,
or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice.

— 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 3-303.12 citations
CountyCitations
Polk13
Pinellas11
Pasco7
Miami-Dade6
Palm Beach6
Lee5

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-303.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Foodtown # 0802 West Palm Beach 3 Mar 23, 2026
J&r Supermarket of Poinciana, INC. Kissimmee 3 Sep 11, 2025
Walgreens Liquor # 6832 Stuart 2 May 22, 2024
Santa Fe Market Hialeah 2 Jul 19, 2022
Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion Fort Pierce 1 Mar 31, 2026
Subway Walmart 5266 Hudson 1 Mar 4, 2026
Bearss Food Mart Tampa 1 Feb 4, 2026
Circle K#1885 Stuart 1 Dec 10, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Backroom: boxes of raw chicken and pork stored below condenser unit leaking onto boxes. COS boxes were moved to appropriate location and verified.

Foodtown # 0802, West Palm Beach—

Produce- broccoli in direct contact with undrained ice. COS- ice removed during visit .

Subway Walmart 5266, Hudson—

Retail : reach in freezer , Ben and Jerry ice cream containers are encased in ice from the ice build up on the freezer shelves.

Bearss Food Mart, Tampa—

Retail area: Ice buildup inside ice cream display freezer in contact with ice cream packages.

Circle K#1885, Stuart—

Retail Area - Tubs and packages of ice cream inside walk-in freezer found with heavy ice build up. Backroom: Packages of hot dog stored on the floor of reach-in cooler next to ice machine found with water accumulation on the floor of the cooler.

Sedanos Supermarket # 0040, Orlando—

Meat Department: Package of raw beef was observed in container with accumulated water. Beef was relocated and stored properly. Back Storage Area: Various packaged items inside the walk-in freezer were in direct contact with ice.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-303.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

102 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

53 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

52 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

50 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

42 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

38 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-303.12?
FDACS citation 3-303.12 (Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water, or unpackaged food stored in direct contact with undrained ice.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-303.12 (Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 119 times across 110 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-303.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-303.12 (Packaged food subject to the entry of water stored in direct contact with ice or water,) has been cited at 110 such facilities across Florida, with 17 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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