FDACS Citation 6-202.11(C): Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding

Overview

FDACS citation 6-202.11(C) (Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-202.11(C) (Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-202.11(C) — Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding

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.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 6-202.11(C) citations
CountyCitations
Santa Rosa1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-202.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Apple Market Iga Pensacola 1 Dec 6, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Apple Market Iga, Pensacola—

Deli Hot Hold Case: Missing infrared bulbs inside and along the top of the hot hold case.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.11(C)

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1 co-citations

3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)

Food packaged on site not labeled with: the common name of the food or an

1 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

1 co-citations

4-301.11

Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in

1 co-citations

6-501.12

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

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-202.11(C)?
FDACS citation 6-202.11(C) (Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. 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(C) (Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-202.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.11(C) (Infrared or other heat lamp not protected against breakage by a shield surrounding) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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.

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