FDACS Citation 4-204.13(E): Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a

Overview

FDACS citation 4-204.13(E) (Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a) is a Priority 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. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-204.13(E) (Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-204.13(E) — Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a

Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a
homogenous liquid form is maintained outside of the temperature control requirements is not specifically
designed and equipped to maintain the commercial sterility of the aseptically packaged food for a specified
duration from the time of opening the packaging with the equipment or does not conform to requirements
for this equipment as specified in NSF/ANSI 18-2006.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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 4-204.13(E) citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-204.13(E)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Circle K # 9802 Oldsmar 1 Jun 27, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Circle K # 9802, Oldsmar—

Retail Area: chili cheese dispenser in disrepair unable to maintain 135 degrees F or higher. COS: Manager unplugged equipment and removed from retail area during inspection. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-204.13(E)

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

3-307.11

Food not protected from contamination that may result from a factor or source not

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-204.13(E)?
FDACS citation 4-204.13(E) (Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a) is a Priority violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a homogenous liquid form is maintained outside of the temperature control requirements is not specifically designed and equipped to maintain the commercial sterility of the aseptically packaged food for a specified duration from the time of opening the packaging with the equipment or does not conform to requirements for this equipment as specified in NSF/ANSI 18-2006.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-204.13(E) (Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-204.13(E)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-204.13(E) (Dispensing equipment in which time/temperature control for safety food in a) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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