FDACS Citation 4-502.11(B): Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with
FDACS citation 4-502.11(B) (Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 28 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 4-502.11(B) — Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.
What the Code Says
4-502.11(B) — Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with
Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 3 |
| Leon | 2 |
| Broward | 1 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
| Lee | 1 |
| Escambia | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Seafood | Everglades City | 1 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Kenny's Market | Boynton Beach | 1 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| Star Food and Gas | Tallahassee | 1 | Jun 11, 2024 |
| Mother Teresa's Missionary Charity | Miami | 1 | Aug 21, 2023 |
| La Fe Bakery | Hialeah | 1 | May 25, 2023 |
| Lucky Goat - South Adams | Tallahassee | 1 | Mar 23, 2023 |
| J J Smoothy | Tampa | 1 | Jan 13, 2023 |
| Fiesta Food Market | Fort Lauderdale | 1 | Jun 21, 2022 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Kenny's Market, Boynton Beach—
Food processing: Probe thermometer did not measure with +/- 2 degrees F when check in ice slurry. COS: Thermometer manually calibrated during visit.
Star Food and Gas, Tallahassee—
Probe thermometer registers at 40 degrees F in an ice bath. Inspector discussed how to properly calibrate the thermometer with the person in charge.
Mother Teresa's Missionary Charity, Miami—
Kitchen - Dial probe thermometer found to read at around 12*F when placed into a ice slurry mixture.
La Fe Bakery, Hialeah—
Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy.cos food temperature measuring device was]calibrated during the inspection. x
Lucky Goat - South Adams, Tallahassee—
Probe thermometer registers 20 degrees F in an ice bath. COS- Thermometer was properly calibrated during this inspection. x
J J Smoothy, Tampa—
Food Service Area: Probe thermometer not calibrated. COS: Probe thermometer properly calibrated. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-502.11(B)
6-501.11
2-501.11
5-205.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
2-402.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 4-502.11(B)?
- FDACS citation 4-502.11(B) (Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy.
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-502.11(B) (Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 28 times across 28 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-502.11(B)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-502.11(B) (Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with) has been cited at 28 such facilities across Florida, with 2 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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