FDACS Citation 4-302.12: Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

Overview

FDACS citation 4-302.12 (Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 947 citations in the past 12 months across 2,850 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
947Citations (12 mo)
3,006Total Citations
2,850Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-302.12 (Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-302.12 — Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in
ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a
suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature
in thin foods.

— 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 4-302.12 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade380
Pinellas225
Palm Beach164
Polk103
St. Johns98
Pasco91

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-302.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bakery Pro Kitchen Brandon 5 Sep 24, 2025
Hudson Sanford Warehouse - Onsite Establishment # 410768 Sanford 4 Oct 27, 2022
Mayo Mart Mayo 3 Apr 3, 2026
Chevron Food Mart Palm City 3 Dec 3, 2025
Udder Delite Melbourne 3 Oct 6, 2025
Sunoco Miami 3 Sep 18, 2025
Kelley Quik Stop Gainesville 3 Jul 14, 2025
Grocery and Smoke Store Old Town 3 Jun 5, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Mayo Mart, Mayo—

Food establishment could not provide a required probe thermometer for taking cold and hot holding temperatures of perishable foods.

Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—

Establishment does not have a working thin tipped probe thermometer. COS- A working thermometer was acquired.

Mount Dora Jerky Co., Mount Dora—

No thin tipped probe thermometer provided for taking the temperatures of time/temperature control for safety foods received and cold held in the food establishment.

Triple M Petroleum INC, West Palm Beach—

Probe thermometer not provided when request. COS: Probe thermometer provided during visit.

Super Star K # 4100, Lauderdale Lakes—

No probe thermometer available in the food establishment to assess cooking, cooling, reheating, hot and cold holding temperatures throughout the establishment

Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen, Tampa—

Retail Area: Establishment does not have a probe thermometer. COS: Probe thermometer obtained during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-302.12

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,681 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,630 co-citations

5-501.11

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

977 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

938 co-citations

6-301.11

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

906 co-citations

4-302.14

Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of

872 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-302.12?
FDACS citation 4-302.12 (Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in ensuring food temperatures are attained and maintained; or food temperature measuring device with a suitable small-diameter probe not provided or not readily accessible to accurately measure the temperature in thin foods.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-302.12 (Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 3006 times across 2,850 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-302.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-302.12 (Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in) has been cited at 2,850 such facilities across Florida, with 947 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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