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 21 citations in the past 12 months across 235 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
21Citations (12 mo)
244Total Citations
235Facilities 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
Broward5

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
Pompano Food and Daily Pompano Beach 1 Mar 24, 2026
Greenhead Market Establishment #: 421715 Chipley 1 Mar 19, 2026
Travelers Mart 24/7 Winter Garden 1 Feb 6, 2026

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.

Pompano Food and Daily, Pompano Beach—

Food processing: Employee cell phone stored under espresso machine: Employee removed cell phone from processing area.

Greenhead Market Establishment #: 421715, Chipley—

Prep area and Food Storage room: Employee clothing stored on top of food contact surfaces in prep area and stored on top of cans in back storage room. COS: Person in charge moved items to coat rack on wall.

Travelers Mart 24/7, Winter Garden—

Back Storage Area: Employee personal food stored on top shelf of reach in cooler above foods intended for sale. COS: Employee foods were relocated and properly stored on shelving.

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-305.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

174 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

148 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

107 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

99 co-citations

6-301.11

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

85 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

84 co-citations

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 244 times across 235 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 235 such facilities across Florida, with 21 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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