FDACS Citation 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4): Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
FDACS citation 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) (Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 364 citations in the past 12 months across 995 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) — Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.
What the Code Says
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) — Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and
sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity
of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional
labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 106 |
| Pinellas | 64 |
| Palm Beach | 42 |
| Polk | 32 |
| Broward | 23 |
| Pasco | 19 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Market Place | Hollywood | 3 | Jun 25, 2025 |
| La Hacienda Meat Market | Winter Park | 3 | May 21, 2025 |
| Save a Lot # 24785 | Archer | 3 | May 7, 2025 |
| Tienda Mexicana | Apopka | 3 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Ocean Breeze Fish Market | Tampa | 3 | Jul 31, 2024 |
| Estella's La Rancherita | Arcadia | 3 | Jun 10, 2024 |
| Hafez Basha Altaybat | Tampa | 3 | Mar 13, 2023 |
| Tan Phat Oriental Market LLC | Tampa | 2 | Mar 18, 2026 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Ocean Breeze Street Foods LLC, Palm Bay—
Retail: Packages of rice, bread, cookies and fish did not have any proper labeling. o
Kooler Ice - Aliana Meat Market, Tampa—
Retail area: Bags of collard greens and mustard greens not labeled with common name, name and address of business, and net weight in produce open air cooler. COS: Collard greens and mustard greens were properly labeled. x
Sarahs Tent, Aventura—
Retail Area: Six squeeze bottles of in house packaged sweet sauce at sushi case missing labeling. COS: Voluntarily removed from self service sale at time of inspection. x
Mi Guanajuato #2, Center Hill—
Retail area: Chocobanana not labeled with list of ingredients in retail ice cream freezer. COS: Product removed from the retail freezer and placed behind the counter freezer. x
Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—
Retail: Chips in the food shelving; red and green sauce, pico de gallo, chili habanero in the reach-in cooler; mangonada, chocobanana, and popsicle pop in the freezer made onsite are not labeled. They missing common name, ingredients, address, and net weight. COS: Food items were labeled. Y o
Polets Grocery Store # 2 LLC, Port Charlotte—
Retail, various re-packaged items missing proper label. Cos, proper labeling added to products Print Date: 3/27/2026 Page 1 of 3 Repeat COS o 46 Pf Citation Description: Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of sanitizing solution not provided. 4-302.14 Pf Observation: Back, No chlorine sanitizer test strips. Cos, sample of strips provided
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
5-205.11
6-301.11
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 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)?
- FDACS citation 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) (Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an adequate descriptive identity statement; if made from two or more ingredients, a list of ingredients and sub-ingredients in descending order of predominance by weight; an accurate declaration of the net quantity of contents; the name and place of business of the manufacturer, packer, or distributor; or nutritional labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B. 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) and (6)
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) (Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1081 times across 995 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-602.11(B)(1)-(4) (Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an) has been cited at 995 such facilities across Florida, with 364 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.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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