FDACS Citation 3-304.14(B)(1): Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in

Overview

FDACS citation 3-304.14(B)(1) (Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 398 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
3Citations (12 mo)
413Total Citations
398Facilities Cited

Citation 3-304.14(B)(1) — Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-304.14(B)(1) — Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in

Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in
a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code.

— 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(B)(1) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade73
Palm Beach23
Broward22
Pinellas21
St. Lucie10
Polk10

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-304.14(B)(1)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
The Standard Clcl The Villages 2 Mar 20, 2026
La Fe Bakery Hialeah 2 Jun 8, 2023
Rcjt Food Corp Miami Beach 2 May 31, 2023
Hitchcocks Supermarket Old Town 2 May 30, 2023
Vw Diaz Supermarket 1 Naranja 2 Apr 12, 2023
Nuevo Siglo Supermarket Miami 2 Apr 12, 2023
Bay Supermarket Miami 2 Apr 12, 2023
La Ranchera #4 Homestead 2 Feb 3, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

La Fe Bakery, Hialeah—

Food Service Area: Wet wiping cloth store on counter next to espresso machine not held in sanitizer solution between uses.

Bravo Supermarket, Orlando—

Kitchen/ Service Area: Several wiping clothes not kept in sanitizer solution. COS: Proper use and storage of wiping clothes was discussed with food establishment's management. Wiping clothes were stored properly.

Starfoodmart3, Salem—

Retail Area - Wet wiping cloth held on food service counter between times of use.

Rcjt Food Corp, Miami Beach—

Meat Area: Wet wiping cloths stored on prep table next to wrapper not held in sanitizer solution between uses.

Hitchcocks Supermarket, Old Town—

Deli Area - Wet wiping cloths held on the preparation tables between times of use. o

La Juguera Tropical, Miami—

Food Service 2- Wet wiping cloths placed on preparation table in front of the register were not held in sanitizer between uses. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-304.14(B)(1)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

310 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

176 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

159 co-citations

6-501.12

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

153 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

153 co-citations

4-501.11

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

147 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-304.14(B)(1)?
FDACS citation 3-304.14(B)(1) (Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a proper concentration as specified in the Food Code.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-304.14(B)(1) (Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 413 times across 398 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-304.14(B)(1)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-304.14(B)(1) (Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in) has been cited at 398 such facilities across Florida, with 3 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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