FDACS Citation 7-203.11: Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,

Overview

FDACS citation 7-203.11 (Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 10 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
3Citations (12 mo)
11Total Citations
10Facilities Cited

Citation 7-203.11 — Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store, — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Poisonous or Toxic Materials chapter.

What the Code Says

7-203.11 — Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,

Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,
transport, or dispense food.

— 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 7-203.11 citations
CountyCitations
Volusia1
Lake1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-203.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bubba's Crab and Seafood Leesburg 1 Oct 2, 2025
Bravo Supermarket Orange City 1 Feb 7, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Bubba's Crab and Seafood, Leesburg—

Service Area: Plastic buckets originally used for cat litter and weed eater are being used as a food contact surface for cooked seafoods. COS: Buckets were voluntarily discarded. See Stop Use Order and Release. x

Bravo Supermarket, Orange City—

Meat-- An empty bleach bottle at the prep table has been altered to scoop diced raw pork. COS-Bottle discarded. o Print Date: 2/7/2023 Page 1 of 3

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-203.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

18 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

7 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

7 co-citations

5-205.11

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

7 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

6 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

6 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-203.11?
FDACS citation 7-203.11 (Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store, transport, or dispense food.
How serious is FDACS violation 7-203.11 (Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 11 times across 10 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-203.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-203.11 (Container previously used to store poisonous or toxic materials used to store,) has been cited at 10 such facilities across Florida, with 3 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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