FDACS Citation 3-306.14: After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or

Overview

FDACS citation 3-306.14 (After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 3 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
0Citations (12 mo)
4Total Citations
3Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-306.14 (After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or) is a priority violation addressing Food standards.

What the Code Says

3-306.14 — After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or

After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or
returned by the consumer is offered as food for human consumption. Food that is not a time/temperature control for
safety food not maintained in the original unopened package or dispensed so that it is protected from contamination
and the container is closed between uses.

— 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 3-306.14 citations
CountyCitations
Volusia1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-306.14
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Winn Dixie Liquor #2303 Sanford 1 Feb 18, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Winn Dixie Liquor #2303, Sanford—

Retail: Bagged ice that was purchased, opened and, not completely used by customer stored in retail cooler with unopened bagged ice for sale. COS: Manager voluntarily discarded opened bag of ice. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-306.14

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

2-103.11(A)-(N)

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

3 co-citations

4-501.11

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

3 co-citations

4-601.11(C)

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

3 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

2 co-citations

2-201.11(A)

The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-306.14?
FDACS citation 3-306.14 (After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or returned by the consumer is offered as food for human consumption. Food that is not a time/temperature control for safety food not maintained in the original unopened package or dispensed so that it is protected from contamination and the container is closed between uses.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-306.14 (After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 4 times across 3 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-306.14?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-306.14 (After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or) has been cited at 3 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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