FDACS Citation 3-403.11(A): Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot

Overview

FDACS citation 3-403.11(A) (Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 21 citations in the past 12 months across 52 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
21Citations (12 mo)
55Total Citations
52Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-403.11(A) (Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot) is a priority violation addressing Food standards.

What the Code Says

3-403.11(A) — Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot

Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot
holding not reheated so that all parts of the food reach at least 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours.
3-403.11(A) and (D) P

— 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 3-403.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
St. Johns6
Miami-Dade3
Broward2
Seminole2
Putnam1
Pasco1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-403.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Sedanos Supermarket # 0040 Orlando 2 Oct 22, 2025
M8m Investments LLC Mount Dora 1 Apr 1, 2026
Quickrun Orlando 1 Nov 13, 2025
Vw Triple Family Market Astor 1 Nov 12, 2025
Aya Services INC Boynton Beach 1 Nov 7, 2025
Buddy Boys Country Store Saint Augustine 1 Sep 23, 2025
Market on South LLC Orlando 1 Sep 23, 2025
Clarcona Food Mart Apopka 1 Sep 17, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

M8m Investments LLC, Mount Dora—

Retail: Boiled peanuts that were placed in walk-in cooler the previous day and placed to reheat at 6 am observed at an internal temperature of 73 degrees F at 10 am. Peanuts were not reheated to 165 degrees F within 2 hrs. COS- product was voluntarily discarded by management. x

Quickrun, Orlando—

Kitchen: Left over chili; 115 degrees F, after 2 hours 30 minutes. COS: The chili was voluntarily discarded and industry guidance provided. x

Vw Triple Family Market, Astor—

Hot Bar: Boiled peanuts from previous day were removed from cooler to reheat at 8:00AM and were placed in crock pot on lowest setting had an internal temperature of 108 degrees F at 10:45AM. COS: Boiled peanuts were voluntarily discarded. See Stop Sale Order and Release.

Aya Services INC, Boynton Beach—

Food service: Meatballs and sauce in crock pot next to flat top grill cooled from the day prior and reheated at 7AM found at 10AM with internal temperature of 124 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. Stop sale order and release issued. See order. COS: Meatballs were voluntarily discarded by manager during visit. x

Sedanos Supermarket # 0040, Orlando—

Kitchen: Whole Pork Shoulders that started being reheated two hours prior to temperature verification probed internally between 115 to 122 degrees F. COS: Roasts were voluntarily discarded. x

Buddy Boys Country Store, Saint Augustine—

Retail: Boiled peanuts (regular and cajun) that were cooled the previous evening not reheated to 165 degrees F within two hours. COS: Both products voluntarily discarded by management. SEE STOP SALE AND RELEASE ORDER. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-403.11(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

48 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

29 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

29 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

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

26 co-citations

2-103.11(A)-(N)

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

26 co-citations

4-501.11

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

25 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-403.11(A)?
FDACS citation 3-403.11(A) (Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding not reheated so that all parts of the food reach at least 165°F for 15 seconds within 2 hours. 3-403.11(A) and (D) P
How serious is FDACS violation 3-403.11(A) (Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 55 times across 52 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-403.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-403.11(A) (Time/temperature control for safety food that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot) has been cited at 52 such facilities across Florida, with 21 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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