FDACS Citation 3-601.17(B): Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and

Overview

FDACS citation 3-601.17(B) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 3Food
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 3-601.17(B) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) is a general violation addressing Food standards.

What the Code Says

3-601.17(B) — Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and
packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24
hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at
41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day
4. 3-601.17(B) PF

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

Priority Classification

General (General): General food safety requirement.

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 3-601.17(B)

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 3-601.17(B)?
FDACS citation 3-601.17(B) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) is a General violation under Chapter 3 (Food) of the FDA Food Code. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and packaged by a food processing plant not clearly marked, when opened onsite and held for more than 24 hours, to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed, sold, or discarded when held at 41°F or less for a maximum of 7 days; or the day the original container is opened onsite not counted as day 4. 3-601.17(B) PF
How serious is FDACS violation 3-601.17(B) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 3-601.17(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 3-601.17(B) (Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a General FDACS violation mean?
A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. 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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