FDACS Citation 3-401.13: Plant foods that are cooked for hot holding not cooked to 135°F or above
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.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Washington | 1 |
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-401.13
4-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
4-601.11(C)
6-501.11
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
5-205.15(B)
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 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.
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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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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