FDACS Citation 4-202.18: Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for

Overview

FDACS citation 4-202.18 (Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for) 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

FDACS citation 4-202.18 (Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-202.18 — Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for

Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for
cleaning and replacement.

— 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 4-202.18

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

1 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1 co-citations

3-501.13

Time/temperature control for safety food not thawed under refrigeration that

1 co-citations

4-904.11(A)-(B)

Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection

1 co-citations

2-201.11(A)

The establishment does not require food employees or conditional employees to report to the

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-202.18?
FDACS citation 4-202.18 (Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for cleaning and replacement.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-202.18 (Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for)?
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 4-202.18?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-202.18 (Filters or other grease extracting equipment not designed to be readily removable for) 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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