FDACS Citation 3-304.14(8): After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately

Overview

FDACS citation 3-304.14(8) (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-304.14(8) (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-304.14(8) — After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately

After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately
drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11

— 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 3-304.14(8) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach1
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-304.14(8)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
La Tapatia Market Establishment #: 303368 West Palm Beach 1 Feb 26, 2024
Pinecrest Bakery 3 Establishment #: 358710 Homestead 1 Feb 2, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

La Tapatia Market Establishment #: 303368, West Palm Beach—

Food processing area: Sanitizing solution inside bucket stored on shelf next to three compartment sink tested with 0 PPM. COS: Sanitizing solution was discarded during the visit.

Pinecrest Bakery 3 Establishment #: 358710, Homestead—

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Frequently Cited Alongside 3-304.14(8)

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

2 co-citations

4-501.11

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

1 co-citations

3-501.15(B)

Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooling is not loosely covered or

1 co-citations

6-202.14

Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-304.14(8)?
FDACS citation 3-304.14(8) (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth. 4-901.11
How serious is FDACS violation 3-304.14(8) (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-304.14(8)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-304.14(8) (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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