FDACS Citation 3-402.11: Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and

Overview

FDACS citation 3-402.11 (Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 10 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
2Citations (12 mo)
10Total Citations
10Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-402.11 (Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and) is a priority violation addressing Food standards.

What the Code Says

3-402.11 — Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and

Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and
stored at the temperature and for the time specified in the Food Code for parasite destruction .

— 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 3-402.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade2
Broward1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-402.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Freshpure @ #499 Whole Foods Market - Davie Davie 1 Nov 21, 2025
Sushi Avenue #03 Coconut Grove 1 Sep 5, 2025
Exprezo #109 North Lauderdale 1 Jun 7, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Freshpure @ #499 Whole Foods Market - Davie, Davie—

Establishment did not have parasite destruction documentation available for Salmon during visit. COS: Parasite destruction documentation was obtained during inspection. x

Sushi Avenue #03, Coconut Grove—

Establishment did not provide a parasite destruction letter for the raw salmon. COS: Proper parasite destruction letter provided. x

Exprezo #109, North Lauderdale—

Retail Area: Proof of parasite destruction not available for raw swai used to make ceviche displayed on counter next to register. COS: Packages of ceviche were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-402.11

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

7 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

7 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

6 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

5 co-citations

7-201.11

Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,

5 co-citations

4-501.11

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

5 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-402.11?
FDACS citation 3-402.11 (Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and stored at the temperature and for the time specified in the Food Code for parasite destruction .
How serious is FDACS violation 3-402.11 (Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 10 times across 10 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-402.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-402.11 (Before service or sale in ready-to-eat form, raw or undercooked fish not frozen and) has been cited at 10 such facilities across Florida, with 2 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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