FDACS Citation 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3): Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions

Overview

FDACS citation 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3) (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 4 citations in the past 12 months across 21 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
4Citations (12 mo)
21Total Citations
21Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3) (Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions) is a priority violation addressing Poisonous or Toxic Materials standards.

What the Code Says

7-202.12(A)(2)-(3) — 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)(2)-(3) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade2
St. Lucie1
Lee1
Taylor1
Palm Beach1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Backdoor Bistro & Coffeehouse New Opportunities Waiting LLC Perry 1 Aug 11, 2025
Primo Water Lehigh Acres 1 Jun 4, 2025
Fruits From Heaven Port St Lucie 1 May 25, 2023
President Supermarket # 0005 North Miami 1 Apr 28, 2023
Barry's Bootcamp Aventura Aventura 1 Sep 19, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Backdoor Bistro & Coffeehouse New Opportunities Waiting LLC, Perry—

Front Counter Area: Sanitizer bucket, stored under prep sink, measured over 500 ppm on inspectors test strip. Quat sanitizer in use. COS. Sanitizer was diluted to safe level through the adding of water to solution. o

Primo Water, Lehigh Acres—

Seafood Area- Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizer solution over 200ppm for service counter. o

Fruits From Heaven, Port St Lucie—

Food service - can of raid roach sprayed used by establishment located under counter next to single service items. Cos - can of roach sprayed removed from establishment during inspection. x

President Supermarket # 0005, North Miami—

Backroom Area: Can of raid ant & roach killer and a can of raid wasp & hornet killer labeled "for household use" stored on side of bailer. COS: Chemicals were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

Barry's Bootcamp Aventura, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Aerosol can of Raid Ant & Roach spray labeled "For Household Use" stored on shelf next to cleaning sprays. COS: Can was removed from establishment during inspection. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

34 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

14 co-citations

6-501.12

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

11 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

11 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

11 co-citations

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

10 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3)?
FDACS citation 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3) (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)(2)-(3) (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 21 times across 21 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-202.12(A)(2)-(3) (Poisonous or toxic materials not used according to the manufacturer's use directions) has been cited at 21 such facilities across Florida, with 4 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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