FDACS Citation 3-401.13: Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above

Overview

FDACS citation 3-401.13 (Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 3 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. 3Food
0Citations (12 mo)
3Total Citations
3Facilities Cited

Citation 3-401.13 — Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-401.13 — Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above

Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above.

— 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 3-401.13 citations
CountyCitations
Washington1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-401.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Greenhead Market Establishment #: 421715 Chipley 1 May 29, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Greenhead Market Establishment #: 421715, Chipley—

Deli area: Mac and cheese not cooked to 135 degrees or higher. Temp at 120 degrees F. COS Was reheated to 135 degrees F. Citation Description: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D) Observation: Deli counter area: Reach in cooler in the front needs a thermometer.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-401.13

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

3 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

2 co-citations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)

Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an

2 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

4-601.11(C)

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-401.13?
FDACS citation 3-401.13 (Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-401.13 (Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 3 times across 3 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-401.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-401.13 (Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above) has been cited at 3 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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