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

Overview

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 2 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.

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
2Citations (12 mo)
12Total Citations
12Facilities Cited

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.
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

— 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)(4) citations
CountyCitations
Okaloosa1
Suwannee1
Palm Beach1
Miami-Dade1
Union1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-501.19(B)(4)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

6 co-citations

3-501.17(B)

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and

5 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

5 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

4 co-citations

2-301.14

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

3 co-citations

2-402.11

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

3 co-citations

References

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 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.

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