FDACS Citation 3-601.11: Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169

Overview

FDACS citation 3-601.11 (Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 10 citations in the past 12 months across 50 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
10Citations (12 mo)
51Total Citations
50Facilities Cited

Citation 3-601.11 — Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169 — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-601.11 — Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169

Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169
and 9 CFR 319, and the general requirements in 21 CFR 130 and 9 CFR 319 Subpart A.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 3-601.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade5
Sarasota5
Pinellas3
DeSoto3
Madison2
Sumter2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-601.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Savour & Shop Debary 1 Aug 18, 2025
Gas Quick Marathon Bradenton 1 Aug 14, 2025
Johnston's Catering LLC Monticello 1 Jun 4, 2025
Clover Farm Grocery Madison 1 Dec 6, 2024
Tara 1 LLC White Springs 1 Sep 9, 2024
Bravo Supermarket North Fort Myers 1 Jul 17, 2024
Rita's Italian Ice of Southwest Florida Sarasota 1 Jun 28, 2024
Kiev Deli Sarasota 1 May 17, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Savour & Shop, Debary—

Retail: Supplements not labeled properly with nutritional facts panel. See stop sale. o

Gas Quick Marathon, Bradenton—

Retail area- pre-packged cookies are removed from the case and sold individually without labels as required. Cos- cookies removed from consumer self service and placed behind the counter.

Johnston's Catering LLC, Monticello—

Retail: various types of sausage and french fries do not have ingredients on labels. Removed from retail sale for proper labeling. Y o

Clover Farm Grocery, Madison—

Retail: bags of french fries are not labeled with product name and ingredients. COS removed from retail sale to be labeled. Print Date: 12/6/2024 Page 1 of 2 Repeat COS x 36 Citation Description: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means. 6-202.15 Observation: There is a gap between the 2 front doors toward the bottom.

Tara 1 LLC, White Springs—

Retail: bags of ice bagged onsite do not have manufacturer name and address on label. COS labeled. Retail: Kool-aid types of drinks in pouches do not have ingredients on label. COS removed from retail sale to be labeled. x

Bravo Supermarket, North Fort Myers—

RETAIL: Canned goods with variety of peppers not labeled properly. COS- Items removed from retail display. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-601.11

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

28 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

19 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

18 co-citations

6-202.14

Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not

12 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

11 co-citations

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

10 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-601.11?
FDACS citation 3-601.11 (Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169 and 9 CFR 319, and the general requirements in 21 CFR 130 and 9 CFR 319 Subpart A.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-601.11 (Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 51 times across 50 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-601.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-601.11 (Packaged food does not comply with standard of identity requirements in 21 CFR 131-169) has been cited at 50 such facilities across Florida, with 10 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.

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