FDACS Citation 4-203.11: Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in

Overview

FDACS citation 4-203.11 (Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 22 citations in the past 12 months across 115 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
22Citations (12 mo)
116Total Citations
115Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-203.11 (Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-203.11 — Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in

Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in
Celsius and Fahrenheit not accurate to ± 1°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit,
not accurate to ± 2°F in the intended range of use.

— 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 4-203.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade9
Pinellas8
Marion6
Palm Beach4
Leon4
Pasco3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-203.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Shell 239 Miami 2 Jun 15, 2022
Walgreens # 10951 Winter Park 1 Mar 24, 2026
Golfeados 900 Medley 1 Mar 19, 2026
J's Food Market Miami 1 Feb 6, 2026
Ami 70 Food Mart Tallahassee 1 Dec 23, 2025
Nautilus Coffee Company Tavares 1 Dec 10, 2025
Organic Food Center of Brevard INC Indialantic 1 Dec 8, 2025
Circle K # 9772 Fort Myers 1 Dec 2, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Walgreens # 10951, Winter Park—

Thin probe thermometer unable to be calibrated due to thermometer being in disrepair.

Golfeados 900, Medley—

Kitchen - Probe thermometer not accurate when measured in ice water. COS, thermometer was calibrated during inspection.

J's Food Market, Miami—

Retail Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer for accessing internal temperature of foods.

Ami 70 Food Mart, Tallahassee—

Probe thermometer registered 22 degrees F in an ice bath. COS- Inspector showed PIC how to properly calibrate thermometer. Thermometer now reads 32 degrees F in an ice bath.

Nautilus Coffee Company, Tavares—

Service Area: Establishment's thin tipped probe thermometer is in disrepair. Establishment's thin tipped probe thermometer read 38 degrees F when placed in an ice slurry bath with inspector's thermometers which read 32.0 degrees F and 32.5 degrees F.

Organic Food Center of Brevard INC, Indialantic—

Kitchen- Probe thermometer showed a temperature of 38 degrees F when immersed in ice water. COS- Thermometer was properly calibrated during the visit.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-203.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

77 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

52 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

48 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

42 co-citations

6-301.11

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

38 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

37 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-203.11?
FDACS citation 4-203.11 (Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in Celsius and Fahrenheit not accurate to ± 1°C in the intended range of use; or if scaled only in Fahrenheit, not accurate to ± 2°F in the intended range of use.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-203.11 (Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 116 times across 115 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-203.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-203.11 (Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in) has been cited at 115 such facilities across Florida, with 22 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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