FDACS Citation 6-305.11: Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change
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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
their clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage
of employee’s clothing and other possessions.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 20 |
| Pinellas | 11 |
| Palm Beach | 10 |
| Pasco | 6 |
| St. Johns | 6 |
| Suwannee | 5 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
6-501.11
2-501.11
5-205.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
6-301.11
3-501.16(A)(1)
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 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.
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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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