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

Overview

FDACS citation 3-603.11(C) (Reminder 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 5 citations in the past 12 months across 44 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
5Citations (12 mo)
46Total Citations
44Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 3-603.11(C) (Reminder 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(C) — Reminder for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to

Reminder 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 asterisking the animal-derived food requiring disclosure to a footnote that contains
one of the three acceptable messages informing consumers of the increased risk of foodborne illness.

— 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(C) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade5
Citrus1
Pasco1
Orange1
Sarasota1
Okaloosa1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-603.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
The Fresh Market # 218 Boca Raton 1 Mar 11, 2026
Ricky Bakery Coral Gables 1 Mar 10, 2026
Zia Maria's Caffe Unit B Bunnell 1 Dec 15, 2025
Bravo Supermarket Orange City 1 Oct 29, 2025
Sprouts Farmers Market Apopka 1 Jan 22, 2025
Sprouts Farmers Market # 642 Orlando 1 Dec 27, 2024
Vw Winn Dixie 0750 Weeki Wachee 1 Dec 18, 2024
One Island Kitchen Orlando 1 Dec 10, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

The Fresh Market # 218, Boca Raton—

Seafood Department: Consumer advisory reminder statement missing at display case where raw mussels and clams are displayed.

Ricky Bakery, Coral Gables—

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

Sprouts Farmers Market, Apopka—

Seafood Display Case: Ahi tuna is missing reminder for tuna that can be consumed raw. COS: Reminder was provided during inspection.

Sprouts Farmers Market # 642, Orlando—

Seafood Display Case: There is no reminder for tuna that can be consumed raw. COS: Reminder was provided during inspection.

Vw Winn Dixie 0750, Weeki Wachee—

Seafood department: consumer advisory signage was not present. Agency consumer advisory was provided and posted.

One Island Kitchen, Orlando—

Retail: Establishment does not have a consumer advisory reminder for eggs broken on request and prepared for immediate service.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-603.11(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

28 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

22 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

20 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

18 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

15 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

15 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-603.11(C)?
FDACS citation 3-603.11(C) (Reminder 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. Reminder 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 asterisking the animal-derived food requiring disclosure to a footnote that contains one of the three acceptable messages informing consumers of the increased risk of foodborne illness.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-603.11(C) (Reminder 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 46 times across 44 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-603.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-603.11(C) (Reminder for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to) has been cited at 44 such facilities across Florida, with 5 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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