FDACS Citation 3-602.11(A): Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9

Overview

FDACS citation 3-602.11(A) (Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 27 citations in the past 12 months across 188 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
27Citations (12 mo)
192Total Citations
188Facilities Cited

Citation 3-602.11(A) — Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-602.11(A) — Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9

Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9
CFR 317.

— 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 3-602.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade15
Palm Beach11
Union10
Pinellas9
St. Lucie7
Sarasota7

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-602.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bearss Food Mart Tampa 2 Feb 4, 2026
Triple L Brazilian Foods Hialeah 2 Oct 6, 2025
Julie Food Market Tampa 2 Mar 3, 2023
El Primo Supermarket Okeechobee 2 Feb 15, 2023
La Mejor Mexican Supermarket LLC Marianna 1 Mar 17, 2026
Ez Lane 3 Callaway 1 Mar 10, 2026
Dona Orlanda Tortas Y Tacos Dade City 1 Feb 23, 2026
Cheers Craft Beer & Wine Jacksonville 1 Feb 10, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

La Mejor Mexican Supermarket LLC, Marianna—

Retail: Multiple miscellaneous dry food products that were taken form the original containers and packaged for retail sales not labeled with the common name of the product, address, ingredients or weight of the product. COS All food product with out proper labels was label accordingly during the inspection. Meat department and retail sales: meat and food products package at the establishment had the wrong address on the label. COS Labels were corrected during the inspection. x

Ez Lane 3, Callaway—

Outside: approximately 50 bags of ice package at the establishment observed without proper label to include the name of the store, address, and phone number. Ice bags were voluntary destroyed.

Dona Orlanda Tortas Y Tacos, Dade City—

Retail area: Entity selling bag of ice with no label. COS: Employee labeled the product. x

Cheers Craft Beer & Wine, Jacksonville—

Retail : Ice bagged on-site not labeled with manufacturer, packer, or shipper. COS : Labels applied during inspection. x

Bearss Food Mart, Tampa—

Retail area: Bagged Ice packaged on site not labeled with store name and address. COS: Bagged Ice properly labeled during inspection. x

Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana 2, Deland—

Retail: No labeling provided for packaged on site Shrimp Cocktail, Salsa Arbol, Salsa Verde, Salsa Asado, strawberry gelatin and eggnog gelatin. Located inside of self service reach in deli cooler. COS: Proper labeling was applied to all products by end of inspection. No source information on repackaged Salsa Guajillo. COS: Manager applied source sticker with name and address of business to all repackaged Salsa Guajillo. No labeling information on house packaged raw beef tongue, and whole tilapia located inside of full service reach in freezer. COS: Proper labeling was applied to frozen meats by end of the inspection. Y x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-602.11(A)

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Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

161 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

109 co-citations

6-301.11

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

77 co-citations

5-205.11

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

74 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

71 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

70 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-602.11(A)?
FDACS citation 3-602.11(A) (Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-602.11(A) (Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 192 times across 188 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-602.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-602.11(A) (Food packaged onsite not labeled as specified in law, including 21 CFR 101 and 9) has been cited at 188 such facilities across Florida, with 27 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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