FDACS Citation 3-305.11: Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

Overview

FDACS citation 3-305.11 (Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 790 citations in the past 12 months across 2,390 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
790Citations (12 mo)
2,581Total Citations
2,390Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-305.11 (Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-305.11 — Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food
stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination.

— 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 3-305.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade276
Palm Beach185
Volusia145
St. Lucie105
Broward86
St. Johns66

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-305.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 4 Dec 3, 2025
Blessing Bakery Orlando 4 Aug 18, 2025
Shop N Go Webster 3 Mar 30, 2026
Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen Tampa 3 Mar 23, 2026
Handy Food Store # 0075 Immokalee 3 Jan 7, 2026
Beaches N Cream Cold Storage Daytona Beach 3 Jan 6, 2026
Tony's Market & Deli Delray Beach 3 Dec 22, 2025
A and M Discount Beverage #12 Melbourne 3 Nov 14, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Island Vibes, Pompano Beach—

Food Service - Multiple flavored syrup containers in cardboard box stored directly on floor.

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Retail Area: Packaged foods stored on floor in retail aisles. Backroom Area: packaged foods stored on floor in walk in coolers and freezer.

K H Food Mart, Bushnell—

Back area and retail area: Cases of bottle water and Various drinks stored directly on the floor.

Mount Dora Jerky Co., Mount Dora—

Retail: Box of commercially processed prepackaged pretzels stored directly on the floor under shelves of food near back sliding door.

Seven Brothers Foodmart, Lakeland—

Walk-in cooler: Container of raw chicken stored on floor. COS: Chicken was properly stored.

Shop N Go, Webster—

Walk in cooler: Assorted beverages or drink products stored directly on the floor.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-305.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2,170 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,394 co-citations

6-501.12

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

1,103 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

1,037 co-citations

6-301.11

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

829 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

799 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-305.11?
FDACS citation 3-305.11 (Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-305.11 (Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2581 times across 2,390 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-305.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-305.11 (Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food) has been cited at 2,390 such facilities across Florida, with 790 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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