FDACS Citation 3-306.11: Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,

Overview

FDACS citation 3-306.11 (Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 18 citations in the past 12 months across 45 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
18Citations (12 mo)
50Total Citations
45Facilities Cited

Citation 3-306.11 — Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-306.11 — Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,

Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,
service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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 3-306.11 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas6
Palm Beach3
Walton2
Union2
Miami-Dade2
Monroe1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-306.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Hafez Basha Altaybat Tampa 3 Mar 13, 2023
Lim Seafood Jacksonville 1 Feb 6, 2026
Thorntons #705 Tampa 1 Sep 5, 2025
Casa D'angelo Fort Lauderdale 1 Jul 11, 2025
Bread by Johnny South West Palm Beach 1 May 6, 2025
Bravo Deerfield Beach 1 Sep 11, 2024
Pompano Supermarket Pompano Beach 1 Sep 9, 2024
Journey Food Store #2 Callahan 1 Aug 27, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Lim Seafood, Jacksonville—

Retail: Raw seafood displayed with out protection. COS: Raw seafood display was covered with plastic. x

Thorntons #705, Tampa—

Retail Area: Sneeze guard of roller grill with exposed hot dogs for customer self service was left in upright position not protecting exposed foods. COS: Management put sneeze guard down. x

Casa D'angelo, Fort Lauderdale—

Food service area: washed oranges stored in rack on top of Juicer basket, next to coffee machine. Not Being Protected with Food Guard. o

Bread by Johnny South, West Palm Beach—

Retail- bread displayed on cooling racks for more than 4 hours. COS- bread moved to appropriate location during visit. x Print Date: 5/6/2025 Page 1 of 2 42 Citation Description: Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B) Observation: Backroom- clean equipment stored directly on floor. COS- equipment moved to 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed & sanitized.

Bravo, Deerfield Beach—

Food Service: Loaves of baked bread resting on service case during Cooling process. COS: bread was moved to proper location during visit. o

Pompano Supermarket, Pompano Beach—

Meat department- raw meat displayed in reach in cooler with doors left open. COS- doors were closed during visit. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-306.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

55 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

23 co-citations

6-501.12

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

22 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

22 co-citations

7-201.11

Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,

20 co-citations

4-501.11

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

19 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-306.11?
FDACS citation 3-306.11 (Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter, service line, or salad bar food guards; display cases; or other effective means.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-306.11 (Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 50 times across 45 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-306.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-306.11 (Food on display not protected from contamination by the use of packaging; counter,) has been cited at 45 such facilities across Florida, with 18 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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