FDACS Citation 4-202.12(A)(1): Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing

Overview

FDACS citation 4-202.12(A)(1) (Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 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. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-202.12(A)(1) (Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-202.12(A)(1) — Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing

Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing
solutions circulate throughout a fixed system and contact all interior food-contact surfaces.

— 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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-202.12(A)(1)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

4-702.11

Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning

2 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

2 co-citations

3-501.14(A)

Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from

2 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

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-202.12(A)(1)?
FDACS citation 4-202.12(A)(1) (Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing solutions circulate throughout a fixed system and contact all interior food-contact surfaces.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-202.12(A)(1) (Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing)?
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 4-202.12(A)(1)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-202.12(A)(1) (Cleaned in place equipment not designed and constructed so that cleaning and sanitizing) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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