FDACS Citation 7-206.12: Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station
FDACS citation 7-206.12 (Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code, with 5 citations in the past 12 months across 13 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 7-206.12 (Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station) is a priority violation addressing Poisonous or Toxic Materials standards.
What the Code Says
7-206.12 — Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station
Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
— 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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Polk | 2 |
| Sarasota | 1 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 |
| Pasco | 1 |
| Bradford | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carribean Gas Corp | Cutler Bay | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
| Living Water Snow Cones and More | Lakeland | 1 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Racetrac #2402 | Sarasota | 1 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora | Babson Park | 1 | Oct 19, 2023 |
| Super K Food Mart | Hudson | 1 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| Bryan's Ace Home Center INC | Starke | 1 | Aug 1, 2022 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Carribean Gas Corp, Cutler Bay—
Multiple rodent baits were found placed loosely, without protective bait stations, under and around premises, including beneath shelving units and in the back room between boxes of packaged beverages. COS, operator was advised to immediately remove all loose baits from premises. x
Living Water Snow Cones and More, Lakeland—
Retail area- unknown liquid rodent bait is exposed under a pallet of 2 liter drinks and not in an approved tamper resistant bait station. COS- employee removed the open container of liquid pesticide into a garbage bag that was taken to dumpster outside. x
Racetrac #2402, Sarasota—
Outside area- rodent bait stations in the back of the store have dislocated / open tops exposing the rodent poison. Cos- covered by inspector during the inspection. x
Taqueria Michoacana Y El Cora, Babson Park—
Retail, back and food service areas- rat bait pellets scattered on the floor underneath the counters, in non food storage cabinets and on the floor underneath some retail display shelves and along the walls. COS- instructions given and all observed rat bait pellets were swept up and discarded by person in charge. x
Super K Food Mart, Hudson—
Retail Area: Rodent glue traps stored directly under pre packaged food. Spring trap stored directly above pre packaged food. COS: All traps were voluntarily removed and discarded in trash. Area cleaned and sanitized. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 7-206.12
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-301.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
5-501.11
5-205.15(B)
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 7-206.12?
- FDACS citation 7-206.12 (Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station.
- How serious is FDACS violation 7-206.12 (Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 13 times across 13 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-206.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-206.12 (Rodent bait not contained in a covered, tamper-resistant bait station) has been cited at 13 such facilities across Florida, with 5 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.
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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