FDACS Citation 3-501.17(A): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
FDACS citation 3-501.17(A) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 227 citations in the past 12 months across 604 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 3-501.17(A) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
3-501.17(A) — Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be
consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation
not counted as day 1.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 59 |
| Pinellas | 38 |
| St. Johns | 19 |
| Broward | 17 |
| Palm Beach | 17 |
| Sarasota | 15 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bagelicious Deli and Bakery | Ocala | 3 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Sunset Bakery | Miami | 3 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| The Market Place | Hollywood | 3 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Sushi With Gusto | Boca Raton | 2 | Feb 23, 2026 |
| Big Top Supermarket | Eastpoint | 2 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| G M Food Market | Delray Beach | 2 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Djons Village Market | Indialantic | 2 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Nuevo Siglo Supermarket | Miami | 2 | Oct 23, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Seven Brothers Foodmart, Lakeland—
Food service area: No date marking on pasta made 24 hours prior and onions and peppers cooked 6 days prior in reach-in cooler. COS: All mentioned foods were date marked. Y x
Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—
Kitchen: No date marking on beef, chicken, and ground beef in the deli cooler. COS: Foods were made 2 and 3 days ago and were market properly. Y x
Jacqueline's Bakery & Cafe, Melbourne—
Retail- Quiche held in cold holding case was not properly date marked. COS- Person in charge date marked it with the correct date. x
Rogers Market Sr31, North Fort Myers—
KITCHEN: Cooked chicken tenders not date marked correctly. (COS) Chicken tenders dated correctly.
Ricky Bakery, Coral Gables—
Food service - Flans, tres leches (3 Milks dessert) inside reach in cooler and made more than 24 hours ago, not date marked. All foods were date marked. x
Ez Lane 3, Callaway—
Back ice machine room: no date mark provided to a container with gravy in the cooler next to the wall. COS Food employee date mark the gravy. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.17(A)
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-302.11(A)(1)
5-205.11
4-501.11
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 3-501.17(A)?
- FDACS citation 3-501.17(A) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and held for more than 24 hours not clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day of preparation not counted as day 1.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.17(A) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 650 times across 604 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.17(A)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.17(A) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) has been cited at 604 such facilities across Florida, with 227 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.
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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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