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 467 citations in the past 12 months across 2,436 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
467Citations (12 mo)
2,634Total Citations
2,436Facilities 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-Dade275
Palm Beach185
Volusia145
St. Lucie121
Broward88
St. Johns67

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

International Loft, Fort Lauderdale—

Backroom area- Shelving system throughout the area not installed at least 6 inches above the floor.

Island Vibes, Pompano Beach—

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

Navelyn INC, Fort Pierce—

Various amounts of soda beverages stored directly on the floor inside walk in beverage cooler.

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.

La Bodega De R & R, North Miami Beach—

Retail Area: Multiple cases of bottled water stored directly on the retail floor.

Quoc Huong Oriental Market, Margate—

Retail, Backroom - Multiple prepackaged foods and boxes of produce were found stored directly on the floor.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-305.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2,187 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,402 co-citations

6-501.12

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

1,112 co-citations

5-501.11

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

1,045 co-citations

6-301.11

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

833 co-citations

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

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

806 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 2634 times across 2,436 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 2,436 such facilities across Florida, with 467 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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