FDACS Citation 3-402.12: Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or

Overview

FDACS citation 3-402.12 (Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 5 citations in the past 12 months across 5 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
5Citations (12 mo)
5Total Citations
5Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-402.12 (Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-402.12 — Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or

Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or
sold in a ready-to-eat form are subjected not recorded; records not retained for parasite destruction or
aquacultured fish for 90 days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish; or aquacultured fish records not
obtained by the person in charge.

— 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 3-402.12 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade2
Pinellas1
Seminole1
Union1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-402.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Sarahs Tent Aventura 1 Apr 1, 2026
Publix # 0393 Jacksonville 1 Dec 1, 2025
Lili's Supermarket Miami 1 Nov 14, 2025
Meat N Bone Tampa 1 Nov 5, 2025
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1388 Winter Park 1 Oct 28, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Seafood Area: Letter of guarantee for fish served raw not available at start of inspection. COS: Provided at time of inspection.

Publix # 0393, Jacksonville—

Processing Area : Parasite destruction documentation not available for raw fish as per approved HACCP Plan. COS : Documentation provided by regional manager during inspection.

Lili's Supermarket, Miami—

Food service - No parasite destruction or aquaculture records available for Swai fish served raw in ceviche. No ceviche can be made using this raw fish without obtaining the necessary documentation indicating proof of parasite destruction. At the time of the inspection, there was no ceviche available.

Meat N Bone, Tampa—

Establishment does not have records on site for aquacultured raw salmon in ready to eat form. COS: Records obtained from corporate office during inspection.

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1388, Winter Park—

No parasite destruction documentation available for raw salmon in walk-in freezer. COS. Parasite destruction documentation provided during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-402.12

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Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

4-501.11

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

3 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

2 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

2 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

2 co-citations

8-103.12(B)

Records not maintained or provided for a special process approval granted by the

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-402.12?
FDACS citation 3-402.12 (Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or sold in a ready-to-eat form are subjected not recorded; records not retained for parasite destruction or aquacultured fish for 90 days beyond the time of service or sale of the fish; or aquacultured fish records not obtained by the person in charge.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-402.12 (Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 5 times across 5 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-402.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-402.12 (Freezing temperature and time to which raw or undercooked fish that are served or) has been cited at 5 such facilities across Florida, with 5 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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