FDACS Citation 3-501.14(C): Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a

Overview

FDACS citation 3-501.14(C) (Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 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. 3Food
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-501.14(C) (Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a) is a priority violation addressing Food standards.

What the Code Says

3-501.14(C) — Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a

Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a
temperature above 41°F during shipment from the supplier not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less.

— 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 3-501.14(C) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-501.14(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Frozzi Miami LLC Miami 1 Jul 14, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Frozzi Miami LLC, Miami—

Retail dairy cooler: Milk in the dairy cooler had an internal temperature of 45 degrees F. COS: Milk was received this morning and was returned to the walk in cooler to cool to 41 Degrees F. Internal Temperature Was Verified By inspector. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.14(C)

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Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

2 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

1 co-citations

5-204.11

Handwashing sink not located to allow convenient use by employees in food

1 co-citations

3-306.13(B)-(C)

Consumer self-service operation for ready-to-eat food not provided with suitable

1 co-citations

2-301.14

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

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-501.14(C)?
FDACS citation 3-501.14(C) (Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a temperature above 41°F during shipment from the supplier not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.14(C) (Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.14(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.14(C) (Time/temperature control for safety food received in compliance with law allowing a) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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