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FDACS Citation 3-501.19(B)(3): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4
FDACS citation 3-501.19(B)(3) (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 12 citations in the past 12 months across 40 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)(3) — 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)(3) — 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 not served or discarded within 4 hours from the point in
time when the food is 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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 4 |
| Sarasota | 2 |
| Leon | 2 |
| St. Lucie | 1 |
| Flagler | 1 |
| Duval | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7-eleven INC | Miami | 1 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Circle K#1885 | Stuart | 1 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Circle K # 5178 | Tallahassee | 1 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Delicias of Portugal Bakery II | Palm Coast | 1 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Pinecrest Bakery | Miami | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Circle K # 1287 | Jacksonville | 1 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Fast Track #427 | Jefferson Lamont | 1 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Sushi Maki Whole Foods Pembroke Pines | Pembroke Pines | 1 | Sep 16, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
7-eleven INC, Miami—
Food Service Area: Bacon Egg & cheese croissant's, Honey butter chicken waffle, Sausage Egg & cheese, chicken wings and beef tacos displayed inside the hot box since 7am and placed in TPHC (time as a public health control) were not discarded at 11:45am. COS: Food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. Stop sale order release issued. See order. x
Circle K#1885, Stuart—
Retail Area - Hot sandwiches displayed inside hot case next to register including sausage, double cheese and bacon on a pretzel bun, ham, egg and cheese croissant, sausage, egg & cheese tornados and bacon, egg & cheese tornados held using time as a public health control were found not discarded after the time limit. COS: Items were voluntarily discarded during visit. Stop sale order and release issued. See supplements. x
Circle K # 5178, Tallahassee—
Hot case area: Sausage and Pepperoni pizzas held past discard time of 11:02 am. Product was discovered at 1:15pm. See the comments section of the Food Safety Inspection Report and the Food Safety Inspection Supplemental Report. o Print Date: 12/9/2025 Page 1 of 3 95 o Citation Description: Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C. Observation: No current Certified Food Protection Manager. See the comments section of the Food Safety Inspection Report.
Delicias of Portugal Bakery II, Palm Coast—
Food service: Fried croquet's kept as time as a public health control not discarded after 4 hours. Employee filled in log in front of inspector stating that croquet's were initially out of temperature control at 7 am and still in the case for retail sale at 11:45 am. COS: Employee voluntarily discarded croquet's. See stop sale and release order.
Pinecrest Bakery, Miami—
Food Service - Multiple food items in display holding unit held under time as a public health control were not discarded after exceeding the 4 hour time limit: ham croquettes, cheese pastries, meat pastries, ham/cheese pastries, tequenos(cheese filled dough), cheese bread, meat empanadas, chicken empanadas. COS, all food items were voluntarily discarded by management. See order, stop sale and release issued. x
Circle K # 1287, Jacksonville—
Retail area - Chicken sandwiches and Western omelets past the 4 hour holding time. COS Chicken sandwiches and western omelets voluntarily discarded during inspection.
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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)(3)?
- FDACS citation 3-501.19(B)(3) (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 not served or discarded within 4 hours from the point in time when the food is removed from temperature control.
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.19(B)(3) (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 40 times across 40 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.19(B)(3)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.19(B)(3) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 4) has been cited at 40 such facilities across Florida, with 12 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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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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