FDACS Citation 4-502.11(B): Food temperature measuring device not calibrated in accordance with

Overview

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 1 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.

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
1Citations (12 mo)
28Total Citations
28Facilities Cited

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
manufacturer's specifications as necessary to ensure accuracy.

— 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 4-502.11(B) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade3
Leon2
Palm Beach1
Lee1
Escambia1
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-502.11(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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
Punta Gorda Mobil Punta Gorda 1 May 10, 2024
Mother Teresa's Missionary Charity Miami 1 Aug 21, 2023
La Fe Bakery Hialeah 1 May 25, 2023
Capital One Cafe Brickell Miami 1 Apr 20, 2023
Lucky Goat - South Adams Tallahassee 1 Mar 23, 2023

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.

Punta Gorda Mobil, Punta Gorda—

Probe thermometer not properly calibrated. Cos, thermometer calibrated and checked as accuarate

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

Capital One Cafe Brickell, Miami—

Food service - dial thermometer used at establishment found to read 20*F when placed in a cup of ice water. COS, dial thermometer was properly calibrated to read 32*F when placed in a cup of ice water. x

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19 co-citations

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16 co-citations

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Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

15 co-citations

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

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

13 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

12 co-citations

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Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard

12 co-citations

References

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 1 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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