FDACS Citation 3-304.11: Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned

Overview

FDACS citation 3-304.11 (Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 15 citations in the past 12 months across 87 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
15Citations (12 mo)
88Total Citations
87Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-304.11 (Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-304.11 — Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned

Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned
and sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use.

— 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 3-304.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade19
Palm Beach4
Pinellas3
Marion2
Pasco2
Broward2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-304.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
El Tesoro Supermarket Hialeah 2 Feb 20, 2026
Orion Gas Miami 1 Feb 18, 2026
C K C Miami Victory Miami 1 Jan 9, 2026
Amm Food Mart LLC Miami Beach 1 Dec 1, 2025
Broward Meat & Fish Co Pembroke Pines 1 Nov 13, 2025
La Fiesta Mexican Convenience Store Tampa 1 Nov 6, 2025
New York Mart Establishment #: 412068 Sunset Strip Sunrise 1 Nov 4, 2025
Musa Halal Tampa 1 Oct 29, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

El Tesoro Supermarket, Hialeah—

Food Service Area: Piece of wood inside a trash can, used to knock the espresso out of handle filter. COS: Piece of wood was removed during inspection. Y x

Orion Gas, Miami—

Food Service Area: Knock board used to discard espresso grinds stored inside receptacle used for general trash. o

C K C Miami Victory, Miami—

Food Service Area Window: Knock board used to discard espresso grinds stored inside receptacle used for general trash. o

Amm Food Mart LLC, Miami Beach—

Food Service Area: Knock board used to discard espresso grinds stored inside receptacle used for general trash. o Print Date: 12/1/2025 Page 1 of 3 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: Establishment does not have written employee procedures for cleanup of a vomit and diarrhea event

Broward Meat & Fish Co, Pembroke Pines—

Backroom Area: Observed raw salmon inside a plastic container with holes directly in contact with shelves inside seafood walk in cooler. COS: Salmon was washed and placed in appropriate container during inspection. x

La Fiesta Mexican Convenience Store, Tampa—

Warewashing area: A raw beef stored over a plastic bag. Walk-in cooler: Cheeses stored over a plastic bag. COS: Stop-sale release. Food items were voluntarily discarded. Y x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-304.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

75 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

55 co-citations

6-501.12

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

36 co-citations

4-501.11

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

35 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

33 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

32 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-304.11?
FDACS citation 3-304.11 (Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned and sanitized, linens that have not been laundered, or articles that are not single-service or single-use.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-304.11 (Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 88 times across 87 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-304.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-304.11 (Food in contact with surfaces of equipment or utensils that have not been cleaned) has been cited at 87 such facilities across Florida, with 15 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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