FDACS Citation 3-304.14(A): Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is

Overview

FDACS citation 3-304.14(A) (Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-304.14(A) (Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-304.14(A) — Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is

Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is
being served is not maintained dry, or is used for another purpose.

— 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(A) citations
CountyCitations
Santa Rosa1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-304.14(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Mama Lattes Milton 1 Oct 18, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Mama Lattes, Milton—

Kitchen area hand sink: observed a wet wiping cloth stored on the hand sin and not in sanitizer bucket. COS. Wiping clothes was placed in sanitizer bucket. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-304.14(A)

6-501.12

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

1 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

1 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1 co-citations

4-501.11

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

1 co-citations

5-203.14

Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas

1 co-citations

6-101.11

Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-304.14(A)?
FDACS citation 3-304.14(A) (Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is being served is not maintained dry, or is used for another purpose.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-304.14(A) (Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-304.14(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-304.14(A) (Cloths in-use for wiping food spills from tableware or carry-out containers that occur as food is) has been cited at 1 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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