FDACS Citation 3-502.12: Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of
FDACS citation 3-502.12 (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 15 citations in the past 12 months across 37 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 3-502.12 (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
3-502.12 — Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of
Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
Agriculture and Consumer Services before engaging in reduced oxygen packaging as specified in 3-502.12.
8-201.13(B)
Priority Classification
General (General): General food safety requirement.
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 |
|---|---|
| Leon | 2 |
| Pinellas | 2 |
| Brevard | 2 |
| Polk | 1 |
| St. Johns | 1 |
| Orange | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Seafood Marketing INC | Tallahassee | 2 | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Quinteassence | Lakeland | 1 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Djons Village Market | Indialantic | 1 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Riggs Outpost Lic Establishment #: 381540 | Melbourne | 1 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Koa Mart | Coconut Creek | 1 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Fehrenbachers Artisan Sausages LLC | Gainesville | 1 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Scooter's Coffee | Palatka | 1 | Apr 14, 2025 |
| Nona Slice House | Tampa | 1 | Jan 16, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Quinteassence, Lakeland—
Front service area: No approved HACCP plan for cold brew date marked 12/30 made onsite in nitrogen keg. Stop sale order and released issued, see order.
Djons Village Market, Indialantic—
Meat department- In store made hamburger patties stored on storage rack are packaged in reduced oxygen packaging without a required approved HACCP plan. COS-Hamburger patties were voluntarily discarded and verified by inspector. See stop sale order.
Riggs Outpost Lic Establishment #: 381540, Melbourne—
Back room- Establishment using reduced oxygen packaging for fish without an approved HACCP plan. See stop sale.
Koa Mart, Coconut Creek—
Kitchen: ROP machine used to vacuum pack frozen fish in the retail area. All vacuum packaged items opened and Stop Use Order Issued.
Fehrenbachers Artisan Sausages LLC, Gainesville—
Processing area - Time/temperature control for safety foods inside of storage cooler which are packaged on site using Reduced Oxygen Packaging (ROP), maintained at 41 degrees f. or below, and held in ROP packaging for no longer that 48 hours, were not marked with production date and time. Cos Product was marked with production date and time during inspection. x
Scooter's Coffee, Palatka—
Processing Area : No time stamp on nitrogen pressurized cold brew coffee keg, as required by exemption for HACCP plan as specified in 3-502.12(F). COS : Product voluntarily discarded after number of hours under pressure could not be determined. SEE SUPPLEMENT.
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-502.12
2-501.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
6-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-103.11(O)
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 3-502.12?
- FDACS citation 3-502.12 (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services before engaging in reduced oxygen packaging as specified in 3-502.12. 8-201.13(B)
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-502.12 (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 38 times across 37 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-502.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-502.12 (Properly prepared HACCP plan not submitted to the Florida Department of) has been cited at 37 such facilities across Florida, with 15 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a General FDACS violation mean?
- A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. 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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