FDACS Citation 4-301.14: Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to

Overview

FDACS citation 4-301.14 (Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 21 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
3Citations (12 mo)
23Total Citations
21Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-301.14 (Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-301.14 — Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to

Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to
prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.

— 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.

Citations by County

Florida counties with the most 4-301.14 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade4
Manatee2
Palm Beach1
Levy1
Monroe1
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-301.14
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Summerfield Chevron Riverview 2 May 14, 2025
Foodtown # 0802 West Palm Beach 1 Mar 23, 2026
Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution Tampa 1 Mar 19, 2026
Rincon Cafe INC Hialeah 1 Aug 13, 2025
Inglis Food Store Inglis 1 Jul 12, 2024
Price Choice Foodmarket #6 Hialeah 1 May 6, 2024
Vw Publix 0422 Orange City 1 Jul 7, 2023
Fruits From Heaven Port St Lucie 1 May 25, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Foodtown # 0802, West Palm Beach—

Kitchen- hood system not sufficient to prevent grease from collection on walls and ceilings.

Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution, Tampa—

Cooking area: Grease buildup on metal divider behind fryers due to Hood system not provided over table top fryers.

Rincon Cafe INC, Hialeah—

Food Service Area: Exhaust hood not present over portable flat top grill and portable fryer resulting in build-up on wall.

Summerfield Chevron, Riverview—

Kitchen area: grease buildup on walls indicate hood vents over fryers not operating properly.

Summerfield Chevron, Riverview—

Kitchen area: grease buildup on walls indicate hood vents over fryers not operating properly.

Price Choice Foodmarket #6, Hialeah—

Food Service Area: No ventilation hood system installed above the tabletop fryer units located beneath the microwave.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-301.14

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

34 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

13 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

10 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

10 co-citations

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

9 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

9 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-301.14?
FDACS citation 4-301.14 (Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on walls and ceilings.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-301.14 (Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 23 times across 21 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-301.14?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-301.14 (Ventilation hood systems and devices not sufficient in number and capacity to) has been cited at 21 such facilities across Florida, with 3 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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