FDACS Citation 3-501.17(A): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and

Overview

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 101 citations in the past 12 months across 612 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
101Citations (12 mo)
659Total Citations
612Facilities Cited

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
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.

— 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 3-501.17(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade59
Pinellas38
St. Johns19
Broward17
Palm Beach17
Sarasota15

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-501.17(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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

Gk Nw 7th, Miami Gardens—

Food Prep Area: Bags of rice prepared 24 hours ago stored inside the reach-in cooler in front of oven not date marked. COS: Items were properly date-marked during the visit. o

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

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.17(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

595 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

381 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

327 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

306 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

268 co-citations

4-501.11

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

267 co-citations

References

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 659 times across 612 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 612 such facilities across Florida, with 101 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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