FDACS Citation 7-208.11(B): First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to

Overview

FDACS citation 7-208.11(B) (First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code, with 10 citations in the past 12 months across 77 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
10Citations (12 mo)
78Total Citations
77Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 7-208.11(B) (First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to) is a priority violation addressing Poisonous or Toxic Materials standards.

What the Code Says

7-208.11(B) — First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to

First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to
prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles.

— 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 7-208.11(B) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach8
Miami-Dade5
St. Lucie4
Lake2
Broward2
Santa Rosa2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-208.11(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Vw Triple Family Market Astor 2 Dec 2, 2025
El Supremo Grocery & Meat Market LLC Green Cove Springs 1 Jan 6, 2026
Taste of Jerusalem LLC Pensacola Pensacola 1 Dec 22, 2025
Bravo Supermarket at Fort Pierce LLC Fort Pierce 1 Dec 18, 2025
Mexico Market Homestead 1 Dec 15, 2025
Afsan & Thiham Enterprise INC. Okeechobee 1 Dec 3, 2025
Miri Distributor & Supermarket Hialeah 1 Oct 2, 2025
Buddy Boys Country Store Saint Augustine 1 Sep 23, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Taste of Jerusalem LLC Pensacola, Pensacola—

Bread area in kitchen: 3 Bottles of personal medicine store din reach in cooler. COS. Medicines were moved and stored properly. x

Bravo Supermarket at Fort Pierce LLC, Fort Pierce—

Deli: First aid supplies stored on top of prep table and above ready-to-eat foods by hand wash sink. COS: Kit moved to approved location during visit. x

Mexico Market, Homestead—

Meat department area - Observed employee First aid box stored on top of the meat grinder preparation table. COS - First aid box moved to proper location during visit. x

Afsan & Thiham Enterprise INC., Okeechobee—

Kitchen- bottle of first aid Burn gel is stored on shelf above fryer and with spices. COSBottle of first aid burn gel was voluntarily discarded by employee. x

Vw Triple Family Market, Astor—

Warewashing Area: First aid supplies stored in cardboard box on top shelf above clean equipment and utensils above warewashing sink. COS: First aid supplies were relocated for proper separation. Y x Repeat COS

Vw Triple Family Market, Astor—

Back Kitchen: First aid supplies such as rubbing alcohol and bandaids stored in open single use box on top shelf near food and above single use items in back processing area. COS: First aid supplies were relocated for proper separation. Print Date: 11/12/2025 Page 3 of 5 Y Y x o x 26 P x Citation Description: Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 P Observation: Front Kitchen: Various spray chemicals stored on shelf under hot food display case next to single use items. Various spray chemicals stored on shelf under microwave near food and single use items. COS: All chemicals were relocated for proper separation.

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-208.11(B)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

89 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

47 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

44 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

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

40 co-citations

3-305.11

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

37 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

36 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-208.11(B)?
FDACS citation 7-208.11(B) (First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to prevent the contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, or single-service and single-use articles.
How serious is FDACS violation 7-208.11(B) (First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 78 times across 77 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-208.11(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-208.11(B) (First aid supplies for employees' use not stored in a kit or container that is located to) has been cited at 77 such facilities across Florida, with 10 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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