FDACS Citation 3-501.19(B)(1): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4

Overview

FDACS citation 3-501.19(B)(1) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 9 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)
9Total Citations
9Facilities Cited

Citation 3-501.19(B)(1) — Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-501.19(B)(1) — Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4

Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4
hours. Time/temperature control for safety food does not have an initial temperature of 41°F or less or
135°F or greater when removed from temperature control.

— 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 3-501.19(B)(1) citations
CountyCitations
Citrus1
Palm Beach1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-501.19(B)(1)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
7-eleven #38841h Inverness 1 Feb 9, 2024
Llr Bakery Franchise LLC Pembroke Pines 1 Apr 10, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

7-eleven #38841h, Inverness—

Retail: Establishment using time did not have time documented fried wings was in and out of hot case: COS: Wings voluntarily discarded. x

Llr Bakery Franchise LLC, Pembroke Pines—

Food Service Area: Food items including multiple empanadas, croquettes and pastelitos displayed inside a display case removed from temperature control at 6:15AM found at 11:20AM not properly time marked and properly discarded as needed. COS: Food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

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Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,

4 co-citations

2-402.11

Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard

4 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-501.19(B)(1)?
FDACS citation 3-501.19(B)(1) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food does not have an initial temperature of 41°F or less or 135°F or greater when removed from temperature control.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.19(B)(1) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 9 times across 9 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.19(B)(1)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.19(B)(1) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4) has been cited at 9 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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