FDACS Citation 6-304.11: Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep

Overview

FDACS citation 6-304.11 (Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 30 citations in the past 12 months across 81 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
30Citations (12 mo)
86Total Citations
81Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-304.11 (Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-304.11 — Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep

Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep
rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.

— 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 6-304.11 citations
CountyCitations
St. Lucie11
Palm Beach10
Miami-Dade5
Hillsborough2
Walton2
Union2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-304.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bakery Boca Raton 2 Dec 4, 2025
Hosanna Caribbean Market Apollo Beach 2 Oct 29, 2024
Kings Market LLC Fort Pierce 1 Mar 5, 2026
Liquor World Fort Pierce 1 Mar 2, 2026
The Meat Shack LLC Okeechobee 1 Feb 9, 2026
Salim Food Mart Fort Pierce 1 Oct 8, 2025
El Chapin Corporation Unit C Palm Springs 1 Sep 10, 2025
Autozone #4452 Hobe Sound 1 Aug 13, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Bakery, Boca Raton—

Processing area: No ventilation system installed above one of the electric ranges.

Jiffy Food # 1569, Old Town—

Processing Area - Observed insufficient ventilation from table top fryers. Discussed with manager.

Hosanna Caribbean Market, Apollo Beach—

Kitchen area: Hood vent not provided over fryer area resulting in grease build-up on all kitchen walls.

Hosanna Caribbean Market, Apollo Beach—

Kitchen area: Hood vent not provided over fryer area resulting in grease build-up on all kitchen walls.

Circle K # 9835, Tampa—

Retail Area: Firm has attempted to mask odors produced by floor drain near soda machine using incense. o

Kangaroo Express #2157, Welaka—

Restroom - No ventilation device located in mens restroom. Vent fan switch does not work. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-304.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

108 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

53 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

40 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

36 co-citations

6-501.12

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

34 co-citations

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

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

29 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-304.11?
FDACS citation 6-304.11 (Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-304.11 (Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 86 times across 81 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-304.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-304.11 (Mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity not provided when necessary to keep) has been cited at 81 such facilities across Florida, with 30 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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