FDACS Citation 8-103.11: Special process approval request does not include a complete Application for
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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| DeSoto | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
- 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 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.
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.
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