FDACS Citation 3-501.14(D): After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that

Overview

FDACS citation 3-501.14(D) (After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 8 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
3Citations (12 mo)
9Total Citations
8Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-501.14(D) (After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-501.14(D) — After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that

After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that
maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.

— 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 3-501.14(D) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach2
Putnam1
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-501.14(D)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Presidente Supermarket # 0037 Mangonia Park 2 Dec 12, 2022
Tierra Blanca Catering Services Crescent City 1 Jan 5, 2026
Primo Cafe and Market INC Miami Beach 1 Sep 21, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Tierra Blanca Catering Services, Crescent City—

Retail: Eggs received 1 hour prior are on the floor in front of the cooler. (COS) Eggs placed in the cooler with an ambient temperature of 41 degrees F. x Print Date: 1/5/2026 Page 1 of 3 x Y x 24 Pf o Citation Description: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf Observation: Food establishment does not have the required written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events that address the specific actions to be taken to minimize the spread of contamination. Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events Guidance document provided.

Primo Cafe and Market INC, Miami Beach—

Retail Area: Cases of raw shell eggs not immediately placed under proper refrigeration upon receipt and stored on shelf next to three compartment sink ambient air temperature of 65 degrees F. COS: Eggs were placed under proper refrigeration during inspection. x

Presidente Supermarket # 0037, Mangonia Park—

Backroom: raw shell eggs not moved to proper refrigeration immediately after receipt. COS raw shell eggs moved to appropriate refrigeration. x

Presidente Supermarket # 0037, Mangonia Park—

Backroom: raw shell eggs not moved to proper refrigeration immediately after receipt. COS raw shell eggs moved to appropriate refrigeration. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.14(D)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

10 co-citations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)

Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an

8 co-citations

2-103.11(A)-(N)

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

6 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

5 co-citations

3-501.18

Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety food that requires date marking not

5 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

4 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-501.14(D)?
FDACS citation 3-501.14(D) (After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that maintains an ambient air temperature of 45°F or less.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.14(D) (After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 9 times across 8 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.14(D)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.14(D) (After receiving, raw eggs not immediately placed in refrigerated equipment that) has been cited at 8 such facilities across Florida, with 3 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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