FDACS Citation 3-306.13(B)-(C): Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable

Overview

FDACS citation 3-306.13(B)-(C) (Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 4 citations in the past 12 months across 9 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
4Citations (12 mo)
9Total Citations
9Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-306.13(B)-(C) (Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-306.13(B)-(C) — Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable

Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable
utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination, or not monitored by food
employees trained in safe operating procedures.

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

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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(B)-(C) citations
CountyCitations
Union1
Volusia1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-306.13(B)-(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Circle K # 6518 Jacksonville 1 Aug 8, 2023
Circle K # 2102 Deland 1 Jun 21, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Circle K # 2102, Deland—

Retail-- No utensil or satisfactory dispensing means available at self-service pizza slice display. COS-- Spatula provided.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-306.13(B)-(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

10 co-citations

5-205.11

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

7 co-citations

4-501.11

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

7 co-citations

2-103.11(A)-(N)

A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person

6 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

6 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

6 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-306.13(B)-(C)?
FDACS citation 3-306.13(B)-(C) (Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable utensils or effective dispensing methods that protect the food from contamination, or not monitored by food employees trained in safe operating procedures.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-306.13(B)-(C) (Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 9 times across 9 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-306.13(B)-(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-306.13(B)-(C) (Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable) has been cited at 9 such facilities across Florida, with 4 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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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