FDACS Citation 4-302.13: Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently

Overview

FDACS citation 4-302.13 (Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 44 citations in the past 12 months across 155 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
44Citations (12 mo)
160Total Citations
155Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-302.13 (Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently) is a priority foundation violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-302.13 — Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently

Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently
measuring washing and sanitizing temperatures in a manual warewashing operation, or irreversible
registering temperature indicator not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface
temperature in a hot water mechanical warewashing operation.

— 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 4-302.13 citations
CountyCitations
St. Johns14
Pinellas14
Miami-Dade13
Volusia11
Orange10
Marion7

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-302.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Starbucks Coffee Company #69260 Defuniak Springs 2 Aug 14, 2025
Rogers Market 101 Lic Establishment #: 402237 Sarasota 2 Apr 4, 2025
Total Wine & More Tallahassee 2 Dec 18, 2023
Starbucks #49084 Palm Coast 1 Mar 30, 2026
Starbucks Coffee Davenport 1 Mar 27, 2026
Starbucks Union Street Station Gainesville 1 Mar 26, 2026
Starbucks Coffee 1 Mar 3, 2026
Starbucks Coffee Winter Garden 1 Feb 25, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Starbucks #49084, Palm Coast—

Backroom: No irreversible registering temperature indicator provided for mechanical dish machine at ware washing area.

Starbucks Coffee, Davenport—

Warewashing Area: A temperature measuring device or irreversible registering indicator for the hot water mechanical warewashing operation was unable to be provided.

Starbucks Union Street Station, Gainesville—

Back room: High temperature dish machine used for sanitization. No irreversible registering temperature indicator provided during inspection. The establishment also has a three compartment sink onsite for backup sanitization.

Starbucks Coffee, —

Warewashing area: No irreversible registering temperature indicator for the hot water dish machine.

Starbucks Coffee, Winter Garden—

Warewashing Area: The establishment does not have irreversible temperature indicator test strips or temperaturemeasuring device for the mechanical dishwasher.

Hideout Tea 2 Corp, West Palm Beach—

No temperature indicator provided for mechanical ware washing operation. Issued stop use. Temperature indicator strips provided during visit.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-302.13

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

54 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

41 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

41 co-citations

6-501.12

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

37 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

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

32 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

31 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-302.13?
FDACS citation 4-302.13 (Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently measuring washing and sanitizing temperatures in a manual warewashing operation, or irreversible registering temperature indicator not provided and readily accessible for measuring the utensil surface temperature in a hot water mechanical warewashing operation.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-302.13 (Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 160 times across 155 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-302.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-302.13 (Temperature measuring device not provided and readily accessible for frequently) has been cited at 155 such facilities across Florida, with 44 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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