FDACS Citation 3-501.19(C)(3): Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6

Overview

FDACS citation 3-501.19(C)(3) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
1Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Citation 3-501.19(C)(3) — Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6 — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Food chapter.

What the Code Says

3-501.19(C)(3) — Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6

Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6
hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time when the food
is removed from 41°F or less cold holding temperature control or the time that is 6 hours past the point in
time when the food is removed from cold holding temperature control.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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(C)(3) citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 3-501.19(C)(3)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Starbucks Coffee Tampa 1 Nov 13, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Starbucks Coffee, Tampa—

Retail Area: Carafe of half and half creamer held using time as a public health control not marked with time removed from temperature control or discard time. COS: Carafe properly marked with discard time. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-501.19(C)(3)

4-602.13

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to

1 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(2)

Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage,

1 co-citations

4-502.11(A)

Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water

1 co-citations

5-501.17

Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary

1 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

1 co-citations

3-304.14(E)

Container of chemical sanitizer solutions in which wet wiping cloths are held between

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-501.19(C)(3)?
FDACS citation 3-501.19(C)(3) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6 hours. Time/temperature control for safety food not marked or identified to indicate the time when the food is removed from 41°F or less cold holding temperature control or the time that is 6 hours past the point in time when the food is removed from cold holding temperature control.
How serious is FDACS violation 3-501.19(C)(3) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-501.19(C)(3)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-501.19(C)(3) (Time without temperature control is used as the public health control for up to 6) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 1 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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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