FDACS Citation 3-501.19(B)(1): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4
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 2 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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-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.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Citrus | 1 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Llr Bakery Franchise LLC | Pembroke Pines | 1 | Apr 10, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
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
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.19(B)(1)
6-501.11
2-401.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
4-601.11(A)
3-501.19(B)(2)
7-201.11
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 3-501.19(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 2 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.
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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