FDACS Citation 4-202.14: Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a

Overview

FDACS citation 4-202.14 (Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 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. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
1Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-202.14 (Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-202.14 — Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a

Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a
multi-use food-contact surface or cleaned in place equipment, or hot oil filtering equipment not readily
accessible for filter replacement and cleaning of the filter.

— 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 4-202.14

4-601.11(C)

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

1 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

1 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

1 co-citations

2-301.15

Food employee not cleaning hands in a handwash sink or approved automatic

1 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

1 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-202.14?
FDACS citation 4-202.14 (Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a multi-use food-contact surface or cleaned in place equipment, or hot oil filtering equipment not readily accessible for filter replacement and cleaning of the filter.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-202.14 (Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a)?
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 4-202.14?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-202.14 (Hot oil filtering equipment does not meet the cleanability requirements for a) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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