FDACS Citation 3-304.14(D): Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are

Overview

FDACS citation 3-304.14(D) (Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 5 citations in the past 12 months across 11 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
5Citations (12 mo)
11Total Citations
11Facilities Cited

Citation 3-304.14(D) — Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-304.14(D) — Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are

Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are
held between uses not free of food debris and visible soil.

— 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(D) citations
CountyCitations
Highlands1
St. Johns1
Lake1
Miami-Dade1
Collier1
Polk1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-304.14(D)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Starbucks Coffee Winter Garden 1 Feb 25, 2026
Spice Flare Cater Minneola 1 Sep 4, 2025
Starbucks Coffee # 58428 Establishment # 392794 Lakeland 1 Aug 7, 2025
Tortilleria La Rancherita Immokalee 1 Feb 12, 2025
The Golden Hog Key Biscayne 1 Oct 28, 2024
Starbucks Coffee # 10442 Key Largo 1 Aug 24, 2023
Circle K # 2721445 Saint Augustine 1 Aug 9, 2023
Starbucks # 13239 Sebring 1 Jun 9, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Starbucks Coffee, Winter Garden—

Service Area: Sanitizer containers holding wet cloths was milky white. COS: Sanitizer containers were changed and refilled with new solution.

Spice Flare Cater, Minneola—

Kitchen: Wiping cloths stored in a bucket of chlorine sanitizer solution in the warewashing sink are heavily soiled with food debris and the sanitizer solution is murky and brown. COS: Wiping cloths were removed and sanitizer solution was discarded.

Starbucks Coffee # 58428 Establishment # 392794, Lakeland—

Food service area- sanitizer solutions in the wiping cloth sanitizer containers have food soils in the sanitizer solutions. COS- person in charge emptied the sanitizer containers and refilled them with fresh sanitizer solution at the proper strength and placed them back into use.

Tortilleria La Rancherita, Immokalee—

KITCHEN: Wet wiping cloths held in a heavily soiled solution. COS: Bucket emptied, and wet wiping clothes removed from service.

The Golden Hog, Key Biscayne—

Kitchen area - soiled dry wiping cloths and aprons were found underneath a food preparation table. COS, Immediate corrective steps were taken by removing all soiled linens from the area and placing them in the designated location for dirty laundry.

Starbucks Coffee # 10442, Key Largo—

FOOD SERVICE AREA: WIPING CLOTH CONTAINER SOLUTION IS COMPLETELY OPAQUE WITH SOIL/DEBRIS.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-304.14(D)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

11 co-citations

4-501.11

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

9 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

7 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

7 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

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

6 co-citations

6-501.12

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

6 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-304.14(D)?
FDACS citation 3-304.14(D) (Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses not free of food debris and visible soil.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-304.14(D) (Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 11 times across 11 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-304.14(D)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-304.14(D) (Dry wiping cloths and the chemical sanitizing solutions in which wet wiping cloths are) has been cited at 11 such facilities across Florida, with 5 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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