FDACS Citation 8-103.12(A): Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the

Overview

FDACS citation 8-103.12(A) (Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the) is a Priority violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code, with 59 citations in the past 12 months across 147 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. 8Compliance and Enforcement
59Citations (12 mo)
157Total Citations
147Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 8-103.12(A) (Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the) is a priority violation addressing Compliance and Enforcement standards.

What the Code Says

8-103.12(A) — Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the

Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(a) and

— 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 8-103.12(A) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach21
Leon11
Pinellas10
St. Lucie9
Polk7
Union5

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 8-103.12(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Oumi Sushi Stuart 2 Apr 3, 2026
Sushi Maki Whole Foods Pembroke Pines Pembroke Pines 2 Jan 26, 2026
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb # 1571 Doral 2 Jan 12, 2026
Prime Butcher Shoppe Lutz 2 Oct 3, 2025
Vw Publix 1376 Gainesville 1 Mar 31, 2026
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 0133 Orlando 1 Mar 30, 2026
Vw Publix 0605 Orlando 1 Mar 27, 2026
Mitsubishi Power-warehouse-market C Orlando 1 Mar 6, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Oumi Sushi, Stuart—

Food establishment's HACCP plan requires 2 oz cups for PH calibration process, 4 oz cups used instead. HACCP plan requires 2 oz cups for PH calibration process be labeled, step skipped. Food establishment using PH 4.01 buffer expired at 11/25 when visit on 04/03/26. HACCP plan requires one part of rice and two parts of distill water mixed to check PH of white rice, one part of white rice and one part distill water mixed instead during PH checking. HACCP plan discussed during visit. Print Date: 4/3/2026 Page 1 of 2 Repeat COS o Y x o Y o 27 Pf Citation Description: Records not maintained or provided for a special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(b) and 8-103.12(B) Pf Observation: HACCP plan states that the verification must be reviewed and signed monthly. The last verification was completed and signed for records from 01/21/26 to 03/05/26.

Vw Publix 1376, Gainesville—

Establishment did not have the most current copy of the special process approval on site.

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 0133, Orlando—

Processing Area: A container of rice prepared that morning was not labeled with the "use-by" date/time as required by the establishment's HACCP plan. COS: Rice was properly labeled by employee. Logs are to be verified monthly by an employee as per establishment's special process approval and HACCP plan, but their records showed that they were missing verification for November of 2024, March of 2025, May of 2025, August of 2025, and November of 2025. o

Vw Publix 0605, Orlando—

Processing Area: A container of rice prepared that morning was not labeled with the "use-by" date/time as required by the establishment's HACCP plan. COS: Rice was properly labeled by employee. x

Canteen @ Lowe's #2644, Palm Bay—

Food establishment does not have SPA, Certified food protection manager certificate posted with phone number, standard operating procedures available during inspection. No food establishment name, address, or phone number posted at pay station during inspection. COS: Food establishment name, address, and phone number posted during inspection. Handout provided. o

Mitsubishi Power-warehouse-market C, Orlando—

The establishment is not in compliance with the special process approval by not having video surveillance, maintenance records and providing the special process approval documentation. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 8-103.12(A)

3-501.14(B)

Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient

67 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

56 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

41 co-citations

2-301.14

Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before

41 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

32 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

30 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 8-103.12(A)?
FDACS citation 8-103.12(A) (Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the) is a Priority violation under Chapter 8 (Compliance and Enforcement) of the FDA Food Code. Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, or a required HACCP plan accepted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 5K-4.0050(3)(a) and
How serious is FDACS violation 8-103.12(A) (Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 157 times across 147 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 8-103.12(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 8-103.12(A) (Establishment not in compliance with the special process approval granted by the) has been cited at 147 such facilities across Florida, with 59 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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