FDACS Citation 4-204.1: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature

Overview

FDACS citation 4-204.1 (Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 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
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-204.1 (Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-204.1 — Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature

Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature

or a simulated product temperature in the warmest
Part of a hot food storage unit: cold or hot holdin
food not equipped with at least one integral or pe
located to allow easy viewing of the temperatur

be easily readable. 4-204.1 12(A), (B) and (D)

Part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest
9 equipment used for time/temperature control for safety
ermanently affixed temperature measuring device that is
e display; or temperature measuring device not designed to

— 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-204.1?
FDACS citation 4-204.1 (Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest Part of a hot food storage unit: cold or hot holdin food not equipped with at least one integral or pe located to allow easy viewing of the temperatur be easily readable. 4-204.1 12(A), (B) and (D) Part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest 9 equipment used for time/temperature control for safety ermanently affixed temperature measuring device that is e display; or temperature measuring device not designed to
How serious is FDACS violation 4-204.1 (Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature)?
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 4-204.1?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-204.1 (Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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