FDACS Citation 6-305.11: Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change

Overview

FDACS citation 6-305.11 (Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 58 citations in the past 12 months across 232 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
58Citations (12 mo)
240Total Citations
232Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 6-305.11 (Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change) is a general violation addressing Physical Facility standards.

What the Code Says

6-305.11 — Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change

Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change
their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage
of employee’s clothing and other possessions.

— 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 6-305.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade20
Pinellas11
Palm Beach10
Pasco6
St. Johns6
Suwannee5

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-305.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Grocery Outlet 7716 Lynn Haven 2 Apr 2, 2026
Blessing Bakery Orlando 2 Aug 1, 2025
Vw Diaz Supermarket 1 Naranja 2 Apr 12, 2023
7-eleven # 25975a Lake Mary 2 Feb 1, 2023
Solberry Smoothies Ormond Beach 1 Mar 25, 2026
Bmcfoodmart Pinellas Park 1 Jan 16, 2026
Walmart #4260 (main) Establishment #: 312196 Lucie 1 Jan 14, 2026
Rebel #852 Lake Worth 1 Dec 30, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Grocery Outlet 7716, Lynn Haven—

Smoke room: Employee phone was on top of surface used to cover food in plastic wrap. Produce room: Employee had purse and jacket stored on bottom shelf of prep table next to single service items.

Solberry Smoothies, Ormond Beach—

Food service: personal food stored on shelving over food for customer service in reach in cooler and on shelving in dry storage area.

Bmcfoodmart, Pinellas Park—

Walk in Cooler: Personal employees food stored with and on beverages for retail sale. No designated area provided. COS: Items were relocated.

Walmart #4260 (main) Establishment #: 312196, Lucie—

Backroom: Opened employee's snack store over retail food. COS: Employee item moved to designated area.

Rebel #852, Lake Worth—

Backroom area: Employee jackets, purse stored on top of powdered drink mixes. COS: Employee belongings were removed by person in charge.

Colombino, West Palm Beach—

Backroom: Employee items and drinks stored with retail food in walk-in cooler. COS: Employee items and drinks were moved to designated area.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-305.11

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-305.11?
FDACS citation 6-305.11 (Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s clothing and other possessions.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-305.11 (Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 240 times across 232 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-305.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-305.11 (Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change) has been cited at 232 such facilities across Florida, with 58 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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