FDACS Citation 3-603.11(C): Reminder for animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to
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 17 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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 5 |
| Okaloosa | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
| Polk | 1 |
| St. Johns | 1 |
| Suwannee | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-501.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
2-103.11(O)
4-501.11
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 3-603.11(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 45 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 17 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.
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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