FDACS Citation 3-306.13(A): Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service
FDACS citation 3-306.13(A) (Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 22 citations in the past 12 months across 34 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 3-306.13(A) — Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.
What the Code Says
3-306.13(A) — Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service
Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service.
— 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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 5 |
| St. Johns | 4 |
| Palm Beach | 4 |
| Broward | 3 |
| Orange | 2 |
| Marion | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foodtown # 0802 | West Palm Beach | 2 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Thai Super Bowl | Orlando | 2 | May 7, 2025 |
| Name: New Golden Sparkling Supermarket | Orlando | 2 | Aug 2, 2023 |
| Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated | Palm Bay | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| G M Food Market | Delray Beach | 1 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Chef Rasta Rayon Authentic Island Food Cuisine | Tampa | 1 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| Soriya Food Market II LLC | Jacksonville | 1 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Enson Market 3 | Plantation | 1 | Jul 29, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—
Retail- Raw fish and pork products held in bulk consumer self service. COS- Products were moved behind the counter during inspection. Y x
Foodtown # 0802, West Palm Beach—
Retail- raw meat displayed and offered for consumer self service. COS- utensils and bags removed from area. Signage posted on containers of bulk raw animal food stating to ask employee for assistance. x
G M Food Market, Delray Beach—
Retail: Container of live crabs next to walk-in freezer found unpackaged with tongs and bags near by, for consumer self-service. COS: Tongs and bags were removed from self-service during visit. Box of raw smoked fish in reach-in cooler near kitchen found unpackaged and offered for consumer self-service, COS: Raw smoked fish was moved to meat case out of consumer reach. Print Date: 11/13/2025 Page 2 of 6 13 P Citation Description: Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and X Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or X vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P Observation: Retail: Bags and cases of raw salted fish stored on shelf over unwashed onions, yucca and other raw vegetables, COS: Salted fish was voluntarily discarded due to cold hold violation. See orders.
Chef Rasta Rayon Authentic Island Food Cuisine, Tampa—
Retail area: Raw pork unpackaged offered for consumer self-service storage in the meat department next to the meat display cooler. COS: Stop-sale release. Food items were voluntarily discarded. x
Soriya Food Market II LLC, Jacksonville—
Retail: Raw fish, shrimp and live shell stock offered for self service. COS: Raw fish, shrimp and live shell stock made unavailable for self service. x Print Date: 8/6/2025 Page 1 of 2 24 Pf Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: This food establishments does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination.
Enson Market 3, Plantation—
Seafood Area: Unpackaged shellfish offered for self service at service case. COS: Voluntarily removed from self service at time of inspection. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-306.13(A)
6-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-501.11
4-501.11
2-401.11
6-301.11
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 3-306.13(A)?
- FDACS citation 3-306.13(A) (Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-306.13(A) (Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 36 times across 34 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-306.13(A)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-306.13(A) (Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service) has been cited at 34 such facilities across Florida, with 22 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.
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.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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