FDACS Citation 7-202.12(A): Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions

Overview

FDACS citation 7-202.12(A) (Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 9 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
1Citations (12 mo)
9Total Citations
9Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 7-202.12(A) (Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

7-202.12(A) — Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions

Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions
included in labeling or the conditions of certification for use of pest control materials, or not applied so that a
hazard to people is not constituted or contamination including toxic residue due to drip, drain, fog, splash or
spray on food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles is prevented. 7-202.12(A)
(2)-(3) and (B) P

— 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 7-202.12(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade2
Union1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-202.12(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Freshfields Jacksonville LLC Jacksonville 1 Dec 3, 2025
Pardo Supermarket Miami 1 Mar 7, 2025
Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 389516 Florida City 1 Aug 19, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Freshfields Jacksonville LLC, Jacksonville—

No test strips available at time of inspection as needed per manufacture instructions. COS Chemicals removed during inspection. Repeat COS Y x x

Pardo Supermarket, Miami—

Backroom Can - Raid Ant & Roach Killer labeled "for indoor household use" stored below ware wash sink. Cos, chemical was removed from establishment during inspection. x

Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 389516, Florida City—

Seafood department - pesticide spray for house hold use only, found above the ice machine bin. COS, employee discarded as per manager directions. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-202.12(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

20 co-citations

2-103.11(A)-(N)

A pattern of non-compliance is demonstrated with regard to the duties of the person

7 co-citations

6-501.12

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

6 co-citations

5-205.11

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

6 co-citations

5-501.11

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

6 co-citations

6-301.11

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

6 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-202.12(A)?
FDACS citation 7-202.12(A) (Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions included in labeling or the conditions of certification for use of pest control materials, or not applied so that a hazard to people is not constituted or contamination including toxic residue due to drip, drain, fog, splash or spray on food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service or single-use articles is prevented. 7-202.12(A) (2)-(3) and (B) P
How serious is FDACS violation 7-202.12(A) (Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 9 times across 9 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-202.12(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-202.12(A) (Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions) has been cited at 9 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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