FDACS Citation 3-305.12: Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or
FDACS citation 3-305.12 (Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 46 citations in the past 12 months across 158 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 3-305.12 (Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
3-305.12 — Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or
Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines
or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 19 |
| Palm Beach | 10 |
| Pinellas | 10 |
| Broward | 9 |
| Polk | 9 |
| Santa Rosa | 4 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simoon Food Mart | Homestead | 2 | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Dtc Liquors | Gainesville | 2 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Rms Enterprises Bp INC | Lakeland | 2 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jon's Place | Boca Raton | 2 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Volero Food Mart | Gulf Breeze | 1 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Murphy Usa # 5595 | Plant City | 1 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Broadway Food | Broadway West Palm Beach | 1 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| Downstairs | Miami Springs | 1 | Dec 1, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Volero Food Mart, Gulf Breeze—
Employee Restroom: Cans of soft drinks stored in the restroom and boxes of prepackaged snacks stored in the utility sink.
Murphy Usa # 5595, Plant City—
Restroom: Candies, snacks, and kratom stored in restroom. COS: Food items were relocated to proper storage.
Dtc Liquors, Gainesville—
Backroom area - Non-Alcoholic beverages were stored inside of the restroom. Cos Non-Alcoholic beverages were removed from restroom.
Broadway Food, Broadway West Palm Beach—
Backroom- cases of beverages stored in toilet room. COS- beverages moved to appropriate location during visit.
Downstairs, Miami Springs—
Food Processing Area: Containers of dried beans and salt stored under the pipe of hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink. COS: Food was moved to appropriate location during inspection.
Insomnia Cookies, Gainesville—
Backroom area - Pre-packaged beverages were stored inside of the restroom. Cos Beverages were adequately relocated.
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-305.12
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-301.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
6-301.14
3-305.11
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 3-305.12?
- FDACS citation 3-305.12 (Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-305.12 (Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 163 times across 158 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-305.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-305.12 (Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or) has been cited at 158 such facilities across Florida, with 46 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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