FDACS Citation 7-301.11: Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent

Overview

FDACS citation 7-301.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code, with 231 citations in the past 12 months across 1,172 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
231Citations (12 mo)
1,215Total Citations
1,172Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 7-301.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent) is a priority violation addressing Poisonous or Toxic Materials standards.

What the Code Says

7-301.11 — Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent

Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent
contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating
the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an
area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and 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 7-301.11 citations
CountyCitations
Polk86
Miami-Dade76
Palm Beach66
Pasco60
St. Johns59
Pinellas54

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-301.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Save a Lot # 24785 Archer 3 May 7, 2025
Tony's Market & Deli Delray Beach 3 Dec 11, 2024
Dollar General # 6443 Lutz 2 Mar 27, 2026
Dollar General # 7648 Bartow 2 Feb 27, 2026
Palenque Restaurant #2, LLC Hialeah 2 Feb 24, 2026
Dollar General # 01366 Fort Meade 2 Jan 23, 2026
Bonnie's Food Store Dunnellon 2 Jan 22, 2026
Dollar General # 11349 Deland 2 Dec 30, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Cvs Pharmacy # 05077, Orlando—

Back room: Chemical products such as detergent and disinfectant spray stored above single-service cups and plates on retail span storage rack. COS: Person in charge removed single-service items from the rack. x

Old Dixie Chevron, Vero Beach—

Retail - bottles of chemical cleaning agents and chemical infused SOS sponges stored above single use paper plates and next to foods on shelve , cos - all chemical products moved to proper storage during inspection. x

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Retail: soap displayed over drinking water in the retail shelves. COS drinking water moved to appropriate location. x

Herbal Connections, Palm Coast—

Retail: Liquid soap and deodorant containers stored above sea moss beverages on shelving next to air screen cooler in retail. COS: Employee relocated liquid soap and deodorant containers below beverages. x

Marathon #0040, Miami—

Retail - Bottle of alcohol and soap bar stored on shelf directly above ketchup, mustard, hot sauce, vinegar, and sugar. COS, Alcohol and soap bar were moved to bottom shelf.

Codys Corner General Store, Bunnell—

Retail: Chemicals stored above single use items on shelves in retail area. COS: Manager relocated chemicals to a shelf away from packaged foods and single use items. Repeat COS Y x Repeat COS

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-301.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

736 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

603 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

549 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

392 co-citations

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

324 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

316 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-301.11?
FDACS citation 7-301.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles.
How serious is FDACS violation 7-301.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 1215 times across 1,172 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-301.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-301.11 (Poisonous or toxic materials for retail sale not stored or displayed to prevent) has been cited at 1,172 such facilities across Florida, with 231 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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