FDACS Citation 3-602.11(C): Bulk food available for consumer self-dispensing is not prominently labeled in plain

Overview

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 65 citations in the past 12 months across 395 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
65Citations (12 mo)
407Total Citations
395Facilities Cited

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
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.

— 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(C) citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas19
Miami-Dade16
Polk14
Union13
Pasco12
Lee12

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-602.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Sprouts Farmers Market Miramar 3 Oct 9, 2025
The Fresh Market # 0066 Bonita Springs 2 Dec 2, 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

Recent Inspector Observations

Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—

Retail: Some of the bulk pastries are not labeled with common names and ingredients. Y x

Panaderia La Real Panama, Panama City—

Retail - Self Serve Bakery Cases - Labels for bakery items unavailable. COS, Person in charge made available during inspection. 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

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-602.11(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

231 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

160 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

159 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

153 co-citations

5-205.11

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

142 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

138 co-citations

References

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 407 times across 395 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 395 such facilities across Florida, with 65 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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