FDACS Citation 3-306.13(A): Raw, unpackaged animal food offered for consumer self-service

Overview

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 12 citations in the past 12 months across 36 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
12Citations (12 mo)
40Total Citations
36Facilities Cited

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

Florida counties with the most 3-306.13(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade5
St. Johns4
Palm Beach4
Broward3
Orange2
Marion1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-306.13(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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
Caribbean Vibes Grocery Tampa 1 Dec 31, 2025
G M Food Market Delray Beach 1 Nov 12, 2025
Miri Distributor & Supermarket Hialeah 1 Oct 2, 2025
Chef Rasta Rayon Authentic Island Food Cuisine Tampa 1 Aug 18, 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

Caribbean Vibes Grocery, Tampa—

Retail area: Raw cured / pickled beef, pork and seafood offered for consumer self-service. COS: Beef, pork and fish removed from self-service to kitchen cooler and packaged by food employees to order. 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.

Miri Distributor & Supermarket, Hialeah—

Retail Area: Observed container of salted & seasoned raw Fish displayed unpackaged for consumer self-service. COS: Food item was removed from self-service reach. x

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

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-306.13(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

49 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

24 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

20 co-citations

4-501.11

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

18 co-citations

2-401.11

Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,

18 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

17 co-citations

References

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 40 times across 36 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 36 such facilities across Florida, with 12 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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