FDACS Citation 8-103.11: Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for

Overview

FDACS citation 8-103.11 (Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 1 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. 8Compliance and Enforcement
1Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

Citation 8-103.11 — Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Compliance and Enforcement chapter.

What the Code Says

8-103.11 — Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for

Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for
Special Process Approval, a statement citing the relevant Food Code section numbers, procedures that
address potential public health hazards and nuisances addressed by the relevant sections of the Food
Code, a HACCP plan, or scientific documentation supporting the determination that food safety is not
compromised by the proposed request. 5K-4.0050(2) and

— 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 8-103.11 citations
CountyCitations
DeSoto1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 8-103.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Walmart Distribution Center #7023 Arcadia 1 Nov 14, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Walmart Distribution Center #7023, Arcadia—

The entity has not completed the application for required special process authority (SPA) letter for the unattended food establishment. 30 days notice given to the food entity to provide the SPA letter to the inspector. See comments at the end of the inspection report.

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 8-103.11?
FDACS citation 8-103.11 (Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code. Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for Special Process Approval, a statement citing the relevant Food Code section numbers, procedures that address potential public health hazards and nuisances addressed by the relevant sections of the Food Code, a HACCP plan, or scientific documentation supporting the determination that food safety is not compromised by the proposed request. 5K-4.0050(2) and
How serious is FDACS violation 8-103.11 (Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 8-103.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 8-103.11 (Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for) has been cited at 1 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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