FDACS Citation 6-202.11: Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there
FDACS citation 6-202.11 (Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 48 citations in the past 12 months across 229 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 6-202.11 — Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.
What the Code Says
6-202.11 — Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there
Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond
the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 40 |
| Palm Beach | 22 |
| Broward | 11 |
| Marion | 9 |
| Pinellas | 8 |
| Pasco | 7 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ocklawaha Food Store | Ocklawaha | 2 | May 6, 2025 |
| Jiffy 2948 | Chiefland | 2 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| La Plazita | Spring Hill | 2 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Hosanna Caribbean Market | Apollo Beach | 2 | Oct 29, 2024 |
| La Fama No 2 | Miami | 2 | May 18, 2023 |
| Price Choice Foodmarket / Jmn Deli | Miami | 2 | Feb 10, 2023 |
| Wingstop | Tampa | 2 | Jan 20, 2023 |
| Marathon | Dade City | 2 | Aug 5, 2022 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Key Food, Pembroke Pines—
Juice Area: Ceiling light over prep area not shielded and appearing to not be shatter proof.
City Seafood, Everglades City—
Processing Area: Ceiling lights in kitchen not shielded and appearing to not be shatter proof.
Key Food Supermarket #4264, Hollywood—
Deli Area: Lights inside hot holding service case not shielded and appearing to not be shatter proof.
Seviano Gas, Hialeah Gardens—
Processing Area: Ceiling lights in kitchen are not shielded and appear not to be shatter proof.
Tasty Island Cuisine / Soul Food LLC, Deland—
Back Area: Missing light covers throughout ceiling-mounted lights surrounding the 3-compartment sink area.
A Plus Market, Deland—
Back Area: Missing light covers throughout ceiling-mounted lights surrounding the 3-compartment sink area.
Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.11
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
5-501.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
6-301.11
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 6-202.11?
- FDACS citation 6-202.11 (Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there is exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles. Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding and extending beyond the bulb so that only the face of the bulb is exposed.
- How serious is FDACS violation 6-202.11 (Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 242 times across 229 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-202.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.11 (Light bulb not shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in an area where there) has been cited at 229 such facilities across Florida, with 48 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.
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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