FDACS Citation 3-306.14: After being served or sold and in the possession of a consumer, food that is unused or
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 1 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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Volusia | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
4-501.11
2-103.11(A)-(N)
4-601.11(C)
3-501.17(B)
3-304.12(C)-(F)
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 3-306.14?
- 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 1 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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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