FDACS Citation 7-207.11(A): Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale

Overview

FDACS citation 7-207.11(A) (Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale) is a Priority Foundation 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. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 7Poisonous or Toxic Materials
1Citations (12 mo)
9Total Citations
9Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 7-207.11(A) (Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

7-207.11(A) — Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale

Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale
is present.

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

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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 7-207.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Seminole1
Volusia1
Miami-Dade1
St. Johns1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-207.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
La Hacienda Meat Market Winter Park 1 May 21, 2025
The Golden Hog Key Biscayne 1 Oct 28, 2024
7-eleven # 32704a Orlando 1 Aug 16, 2023
Dunkin Donuts # Pc 330235 Deland 1 Jun 20, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

La Hacienda Meat Market, Winter Park—

Dry Storage: Employee medicines stored over retail foods on shelf in back storage area. COS: All employee items were relocated.

The Golden Hog, Key Biscayne—

Bakery area - employee bottle of Ibuprofen 200 mg was stored commingled with pens, spices and food seasoning on preparation table. COS, the manager, removed the bottle and placed it in an appropriate location.

7-eleven # 32704a, Orlando—

Food service: Pain relievers stored over the food processing area. Cos- manager had the pain relievers moved.

Dunkin Donuts # Pc 330235, Deland—

Food Service-- Bottle of personal acetaminophen is stored on the hot chocolate dispenser countertop. COS-- Bottle relocated.

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-207.11(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

9 co-citations

5-205.11

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

6 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

6 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

6 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

5 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

5 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-207.11(A)?
FDACS citation 7-207.11(A) (Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale is present.
How serious is FDACS violation 7-207.11(A) (Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 9 times across 9 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-207.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-207.11(A) (Medicine that is not necessary for the health of employees or intended for retail sale) has been cited at 9 such facilities across Florida, with 1 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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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