FDACS Citation 7-207.12: Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a
FDACS citation 7-207.12 (Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a) 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 7 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 7-207.12 — Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Poisonous or Toxic Materials chapter.
What the Code Says
7-207.12 — Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a
Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
food refrigerator not stored in a package or container and kept inside a covered, leakproof container that is
identified as a storage container for medicines, or located so it is inaccessible to children.
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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 2 |
| Polk | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasey Doughnuts | Mulberry | 1 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Total Supermarket | North Miami | 1 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Tienda El Castillo Grocery Store | Jacksonville | 1 | Apr 23, 2024 |
| Nutri Hope Foods | Hollywood | 1 | Feb 13, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Reasey Doughnuts, Mulberry—
Processing area: Pepto bismol and Dayquil bottles stored in reach-in cooler next to the cream cheese. COS: Medicine bottles were relocated to proper storage. x
Total Supermarket, North Miami—
Meat Area: Employee personal medicine stored on cutting table at meat grinder. COS: properly stored at time of inspection. x
Tienda El Castillo Grocery Store, Jacksonville—
Backroom - Employee Lactulose Solution medication stored directly over food intended for consumer consumption. (COS) Medication moved to bottom shelf during inspection. x
Nutri Hope Foods, Hollywood—
Backroom Area: Employee cough medicine stored directly on wire rack inside meat walk in cooler above packaged foods. COS: properly stored at time of inspection by person in charge. x Print Date: 2/13/2023 Page 2 of 5
Frequently Cited Alongside 7-207.12
6-501.11
4-501.11
6-501.12
4-903.11(A)
2-303.11
2-501.11
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 7-207.12?
- FDACS citation 7-207.12 (Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a food refrigerator not stored in a package or container and kept inside a covered, leakproof container that is identified as a storage container for medicines, or located so it is inaccessible to children.
- How serious is FDACS violation 7-207.12 (Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 7 times across 7 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-207.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-207.12 (Medicine belonging to an employee that requires refrigeration and is stored in a) has been cited at 7 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.
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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