FDACS Citation 7-201.11: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,

Overview

FDACS citation 7-201.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code, with 355 citations in the past 12 months across 1,999 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 7Poisonous or Toxic Materials
355Citations (12 mo)
2,109Total Citations
1,999Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 7-201.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

7-201.11 — Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,

Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,
utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by
spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food,
equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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 7-201.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade158
Pinellas107
Palm Beach75
Pasco67
Polk55
St. Johns54

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-201.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Hafez Basha Altaybat Tampa 3 Mar 13, 2023
Grocery Outlet 7716 Lynn Haven 2 Apr 2, 2026
Starbucks Union Street Station Gainesville 2 Mar 26, 2026
Miz Kathi's Southern Sweetery Wildwood 2 Mar 24, 2026
Patel Brothers Sunrise 2 Mar 18, 2026
El Tesoro Supermarket Hialeah 2 Feb 20, 2026
Galafresh Farms Lake Worth 2 Feb 17, 2026
Circle K # 1313 Gainesville 2 Jan 21, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Ocean Breeze Street Foods LLC, Palm Bay—

Retail: Containers of Hydrogen Peroxide and floor cleaner stored over single use utensils. COS: Manager moved floor cleaner and Hydrogen Peroxide to new location. x

Grocery Outlet 7716, Lynn Haven—

Meat room: Sanitizer bucket stored on top of table in prep area used for packing raw meat. COS: Person in charge moved bucket to dish area. x

Rocket Fuel, Sunrise—

Retail area- Chemical, oils stored on shelf above prepackaged snacks. COS- All items were properly stored during inspection. x

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Processing Area: Can of spray paint on shelf directly above prep station in kitchen. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection. Print Date: 4/1/2026 Page 2 of 5 Y Y x x 26 Pf o Citation Description: Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. 7-102.11 Pf Observation: Meat Area: Spray bottle of chemical cleaner on floor under hand sink not labeled as to contents.

Planet Smoothie, Lake Mary—

Preparation Area: Stainless steel cleaner stored above preparation table where food prep was taking place.(COS) Cleaner was stored appropriately during inspection. x

Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—

Meat department: Hydrogen peroxide container stored over deli slicer. Kitchen: A bottle of alcohol 70 % stored with utensils in the cleaned utensil shelving. COS: Chemicals were relocated to proper storage. Y x

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-201.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,535 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

965 co-citations

6-501.12

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

725 co-citations

5-205.11

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

684 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

665 co-citations

6-301.11

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

655 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-201.11?
FDACS citation 7-201.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
How serious is FDACS violation 7-201.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 2109 times across 1,999 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-201.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-201.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,) has been cited at 1,999 such facilities across Florida, with 355 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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