FDACS Citation 3-403.11(C)-(D): Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially
FDACS citation 3-403.11(C)-(D) (Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 28 citations in the past 12 months across 95 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 3-403.11(C)-(D) — Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.
What the Code Says
3-403.11(C)-(D) — Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially
Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
processed and packaged in a food processing plant not heated to at least 135°F within 2 hours when being
reheated for hot holding.
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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 8 |
| Volusia | 4 |
| St. Johns | 4 |
| Palm Beach | 3 |
| Pasco | 2 |
| Union | 2 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wendy's #12323 | Kissimmee | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Didthat Funnel Cakes and More | Jacksonville | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Loves Travel Stop # 0316 | Ormond Beach | 1 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Publix Super Markets INC #1730 | Naples | 1 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Doral Station IV | Doral | 1 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Everglades Overseas Lic | Medley | 1 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Llr Bakery Franchise LLC | Pembroke Pines | 1 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Sunstop # 0330 | Jasper | 1 | May 20, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Wendy's #12323, Kissimmee—
Deli Area- Commercially processed macaroni and cheese reheated for hot holding was checked with at probe thermometer at 100F. COS- Establishment voluntarily discarded macaroni and cheese. x
Didthat Funnel Cakes and More, Jacksonville—
Retail area - Cheesy pepper sausage did not finish heating process before offering to con summer. Had an internal temperatures of 100-104 degrees F . COS - Cheesy pepper sausage heated to above 135 degrees F during inspection. x
Loves Travel Stop # 0316, Ormond Beach—
Love's Retail: Various time/temperature regulated foods for safety (Buffalo Chicken Roller Bites, Hot Honey Chicken Roller Bites) found with internal temperatures of 131-134 degrees F on customer self-service roller grill. Items were placed on roller grill over two hours before discovery. COS. Items were voluntarily discarded. See Supplement. x Print Date: 12/3/2025 Page 1 of 3 18 P Citation Description: Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) P Observation: Arby's Kitchen: Various time/temperature regulated food items for safety (Greek Gyro, Corned Beef, Sliced Lettuce, Sliced Tomato and Cheese) found with internal temperatures ranging from 42-51 degrees F. Items were in the unit longer than four hours. COS. Items were voluntarily discarded. See Supplement.
Publix Super Markets INC #1730, Naples—
Deli Area: Food items displayed inside hot holding unit, 10 minutes ago, including ribs and pulled pork found with temperatures between 107 - 124 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: All food items were properly re-heated during inspection. x
Doral Station IV, Doral—
Retail- Hot dogs placed in the roller grill unit to heat up, measured 120*F after 2 hours of starting reheating inside this unit. COS, hot dogs was voluntarily discarded by person in charge. Stop Sale Order and Release issued, see order. x
Everglades Overseas Lic, Medley—
Retail - Hot dogs measured between 103 to 105*F after more than two hours of reheating. COS, Hot dogs were voluntarily discarded by management. See supplement, stop sale order and release issued. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-403.11(C)-(D)
6-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-501.11
5-501.11
3-501.16(A)(1)
5-205.11
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 3-403.11(C)-(D)?
- FDACS citation 3-403.11(C)-(D) (Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially processed and packaged in a food processing plant not heated to at least 135°F within 2 hours when being reheated for hot holding.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-403.11(C)-(D) (Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 96 times across 95 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-403.11(C)-(D)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-403.11(C)-(D) (Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that has been commercially) has been cited at 95 such facilities across Florida, with 28 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.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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