FDACS Citation 3-304.14(E): Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between

Overview

FDACS citation 3-304.14(E) (Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 41 citations in the past 12 months across 179 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
41Citations (12 mo)
183Total Citations
179Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-304.14(E) (Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-304.14(E) — Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between

Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between
uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles.

— 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(E) citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas23
Miami-Dade20
Volusia10
Broward7
Sarasota6
Palm Beach5

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-304.14(E)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Starbucks # 13497 Wesley Chapel 2 Oct 6, 2025
Starbucks # 8538 Tampa 2 Jun 13, 2025
Auntie Annes Soft Pretzels Lutz 2 Feb 14, 2025
Dunkin Donuts # Pc 330235 Deland 2 Jun 20, 2023
Smoothie King #2121 Tarpon Springs 1 Apr 3, 2026
Sarahs Tent Aventura 1 Apr 1, 2026
Starbucks Coffee # 8365 Jacksonville 1 Apr 1, 2026
Key Food Sunrise 1 Mar 31, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Smoothie King #2121, Tarpon Springs—

Front Food Service Area: Wet wiping cloth bucket stored next to ice basin and blenders. COS. Bucket moved to appropriate location.

Starbucks Coffee # 8365, Jacksonville—

Food processing area - Wiping cloth bucket located on floor. COS - Wiping cloth bucket moved during inspection.

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Meat Area: In use sanitizer bucket stored on floor at band saw. COS: properly stored at time of inspection.

Key Food, Sunrise—

Meat- Buckets containing sanitizing solution stored directly on floor. COS- Sanitizer buckets were removed and properly stored during inspection.

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Kitchen: bucket of sanitizer and wiping cloths stored on the floor under the three compartment sink. COS bucket moved to appropriate location.

Goodwill Industries Swfl Cafe Blue LLC, Fort Myers—

FRONT FOOD SERVICE: Red container of sanitizer solution for wiping cloths stored on prep counter near coffee machine. COS: Person in charge moved sanitizer container to proper storage during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-304.14(E)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

106 co-citations

6-501.12

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

61 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

60 co-citations

2-402.11

Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard

53 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

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

50 co-citations

4-501.11

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

47 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-304.14(E)?
FDACS citation 3-304.14(E) (Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between uses not stored off the floor, or not used in a manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-304.14(E) (Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 183 times across 179 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-304.14(E)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-304.14(E) (Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between) has been cited at 179 such facilities across Florida, with 41 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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