FDACS Citation 3-602.11(C): Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain
FDACS citation 3-602.11(C) (Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 126 citations in the past 12 months across 390 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-602.11(C) (Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain) is a general violation addressing Food standards.
What the Code Says
3-602.11(C) — Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain
Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that
includes the common name of the food or 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;
or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart 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 |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 19 |
| Miami-Dade | 16 |
| Polk | 14 |
| Union | 13 |
| Pasco | 12 |
| Lee | 12 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sprouts Farmers Market | Miramar | 3 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Green Apple Meat Market | Hobe Sound | 2 | Oct 28, 2025 |
| 7-eleven Store #23770j | Brandon | 2 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Cumberland Farms # 9754 | Fort Pierce | 2 | May 23, 2025 |
| 7-eleven Store #38665a/ Shreeji Paras 2 INC. | Venice | 2 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| 7-eleven Store #29325b - the Doral Store INC. | Doral | 2 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Vw Redland Chevron | Homestead | 2 | Apr 14, 2023 |
| Taqueria Dos Hermanos | Gibsonton | 1 | Mar 27, 2026 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—
Retail: Some of the bulk pastries are not labeled with common names and ingredients. Y x
A Plus Store #40466h, Ormond Beach—
Retail: Donuts offered for bulk self-service do not have labels to indicate ingredients. COS: Manager located ingredient documents and provided at donut case.
The Fresh Market # 218, Boca Raton—
Bakery department: Bakery goods displayed were not labeled with ingredients. COS: Bakery goods were removed from customer self service. Print Date: 3/11/2026 Page 2 of 4 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: Backroom: Light coming through at bottom section of rare exit doors.
7-eleven # 33018a, Tampa—
Retail Area: No list of ingredients available for donuts held in customer self-service bulk pastry case. COS: Ingredients provided and printed out by management.
7-eleven INC, Miami—
Retail Area: The ingredients list is not available for items inside the reach-in bulk bakery case where Donuts, Muffins, and other bakery items are displayed. o
7-eleven #27160, Kissimmee—
Retail Area- Self-serve bakery items in display case do not contain ingredients labels. COSIngredients labels were provided during inspection. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-602.11(C)
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-501.16(A)(1)
5-205.11
6-501.12
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(C)?
- FDACS citation 3-602.11(C) (Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain view of the consumer with the manufacturer's or processor's label; or a card, sign or other method that includes the common name of the food or 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; or the information does not include nutrition labeling as specified in 21 CFR 101 and 9 CFR 317 Subpart B.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-602.11(C) (Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 401 times across 390 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-602.11(C)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-602.11(C) (Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain) has been cited at 390 such facilities across Florida, with 126 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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