FDACS Citation 3-602.12(B): Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or
FDACS citation 3-602.12(B) (Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 3-602.12(B) — Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.
What the Code Says
3-602.12(B) — Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or
Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
altered.
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 |
|---|---|
| Gulf | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duren's Piggly Wiggly | Port St Joe | 1 | May 8, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Duren's Piggly Wiggly, Port St Joe—
Retail: Meat, pork and chicken products found commingle on a retail bunker cooler observed with no sale by date and the original sticker cover by a new one. o
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-602.12(B)
4-601.11(A)
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
4-501.11
6-301.14
3-302.11(A)(1)
3-501.17(B)
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 3-602.12(B)?
- FDACS citation 3-602.12(B) (Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or altered.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-602.12(B) (Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-602.12(B)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-602.12(B) (Food establishment or manufacturers' dating information on food is concealed or) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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