FDACS Citation 3-501.19(B)(4): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control
FDACS citation 3-501.19(B)(4) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 7 citations in the past 12 months across 12 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-501.19(B)(4) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control) is a priority violation addressing Food standards.
What the Code Says
3-501.19(B)(4) — Time without temperature control is used as the public health control
Time without temperature control is used as the public health control.
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
Time/temperature control for safety food not discarded when marked to exceed a 4-hour or 6-hour time
limit, whichever is applicable, or food is in unmarked containers or packages and the correct time marking
cannot be determined. 3-501.19(B)(4) and (C)(5) P
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 | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
| Okaloosa | 1 |
| Suwannee | 1 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Track Foods #240 | Lake City | 1 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Llr Bakery Franchise LLC | Pembroke Pines | 1 | Jun 9, 2025 |
| Publix # 1468 | Jacksonville | 1 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Vw Publix 0261 | Miami | 1 | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Sam's Club # 6361 | Fort Walton Beach | 1 | Jan 13, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Fast Track Foods #240, Lake City—
Retail area - Pizza not Time marked. COS - Time was determined and applied during inspection. x
Llr Bakery Franchise LLC, Pembroke Pines—
Food service area- Items using Time as a control for safety not marked or discard time cannot be determined. COS- Items were voluntarily during inspection. x
Publix # 1468, Jacksonville—
Deli - Time mark affixed for chicken tenders displayed for customer self service not correct. Time mark stated 1:00 am instead of 1:00 pm. (COS) Correct time mark affixed. x
Vw Publix 0261, Miami—
Kitchen- Baked chicken tenders placed in the holding unit were found to not have the time written for when it began time without temperature control and the correct time could not be determined. COS, chicken was voluntarily discarded by management during inspection. x
Sam's Club # 6361, Fort Walton Beach—
Front deli: Observed pizzas not marked with the correct time markings. COS. Correct time markings were placed next to the pizzas. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.19(B)(4)
4-601.11(A)
3-501.17(B)
6-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-501.19(B)(2)
2-402.11
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)(4)?
- FDACS citation 3-501.19(B)(4) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control) is a Priority violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Time without temperature control is used as the public health control. Time/temperature control for safety food not discarded when marked to exceed a 4-hour or 6-hour time limit, whichever is applicable, or food is in unmarked containers or packages and the correct time marking cannot be determined. 3-501.19(B)(4) and (C)(5) P
- How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.19(B)(4) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 12 times across 12 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.19(B)(4)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.19(B)(4) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control) has been cited at 12 such facilities across Florida, with 7 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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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