FDACS Citation 4-203.11: Food temperature measuring device scaled only in Celsius or dually scaled in
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 38 citations in the past 12 months across 113 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 9 |
| Pinellas | 8 |
| Marion | 6 |
| Leon | 4 |
| Palm Beach | 4 |
| Pasco | 3 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shell 239 | Miami | 2 | Jun 15, 2022 |
| 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 |
| Jupiter Donuts | Lake Worth | 1 | Nov 17, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
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.
Circle K # 9772, Fort Myers—
Retail: probe thermometer reading 22 degrees F. In Ice Water (Cos) Thermometer Adjusted To 32 degrees F. In Ice Water.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-203.11
6-501.11
2-501.11
5-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
6-301.11
4-501.11
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
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 114 times across 113 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 113 such facilities across Florida, with 38 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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