FDACS Citation 3-603.11(B): Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to

Overview

FDACS citation 3-603.11(B) (Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 45 citations in the past 12 months across 193 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
45Citations (12 mo)
208Total Citations
193Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-603.11(B) (Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

3-603.11(B) — Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to

Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to
eliminate pathogens and served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat
food does not include a description of the animal-derived food or identification of the animal-derived food by
asterisking it to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may
contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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 3-603.11(B) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade36
Palm Beach14
Broward6
Brevard4
Pinellas3
Marion3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-603.11(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Sunset Bakery Miami 3 Sep 19, 2025
Las Delicias Del Caribe LLC Miami 2 Mar 27, 2026
Djons Village Market Indialantic 2 Nov 17, 2025
Sushi Maki Whole Foods Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines 2 Sep 16, 2025
Llr Bakery Franchise LLC Pembroke Pines 2 Jun 9, 2025
La Ranchera #4 Homestead 2 Feb 3, 2023
Exprezo #109 North Lauderdale 2 Jun 22, 2022
Sarahs Tent Aventura 1 Apr 1, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Retail Area: Disclosure for raw fish sushi not provided on package at point of sale. COS: Disclosure provided at time of inspection.

Las Delicias Del Caribe LLC, Miami—

Food service - No consumer advisory disclosure posted at the point of sale for food items served undercooked (eggs and beefsteak).

Jacqueline's Bakery & Cafe, Melbourne—

Establishment does not have a consumer advisory disclosure for undercooked eggs on the menu.

The Fresh Market # 218, Boca Raton—

Seafood Department: Consumer advisory disclosure missing for live clams at display case.

Gulf Coast Seafood, Gulfport—

Front Retail Area: No disclosure posted indicating what items consumer advisory applies to. Establishment sells live or ready to eat oysters, clams and tuna. COS. Disclosure added to food products.

Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—

Seafood: Top neck clams in the seafood case not labeled with Live. COS: Clams were properly labeled during visit.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-603.11(B)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

144 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

107 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

105 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

100 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

84 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

80 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-603.11(B)?
FDACS citation 3-603.11(B) (Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens and served or sold in a ready-to-eat form or as an ingredient in another ready-to-eat food does not include a description of the animal-derived food or identification of the animal-derived food by asterisking it to a footnote that states that the items are served raw or undercooked, or contain (or may contain) raw or undercooked ingredients.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-603.11(B) (Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 208 times across 193 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-603.11(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-603.11(B) (Disclosure for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to) has been cited at 193 such facilities across Florida, with 45 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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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