FDACS Citation 3-501.12: Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate

Overview

FDACS citation 3-501.12 (Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 7 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
2Citations (12 mo)
7Total Citations
7Facilities Cited

Citation 3-501.12 — Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-501.12 — Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate

Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate
temperature not maintained frozen or held under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

General (General): General food safety requirement.

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 3-501.12 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-501.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
The Golden Hog Key Biscayne 1 Oct 28, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

The Golden Hog, Key Biscayne—

Grill area - found multiple boxes of slaked fries underneath rotisserie oven. Stop Sale and Release Issued. COS, products were voluntary discarded during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.12

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

7 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

6 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

6 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

5 co-citations

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

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

5 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

5 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-501.12?
FDACS citation 3-501.12 (Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate temperature not maintained frozen or held under refrigeration that maintains the food at 41°F or less.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.12 (Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 7 times across 7 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.12 (Frozen time/temperature control for safety food that is slacked to moderate) has been cited at 7 such facilities across Florida, with 2 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a General FDACS violation mean?
A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. 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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