FDACS Citation 6-202.12: Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that

Overview

FDACS citation 6-202.12 (Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 4 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
1Citations (12 mo)
4Total Citations
4Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-202.12 (Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-202.12 — Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that

Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that
make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces,
equipment or utensils.

— 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 6-202.12 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-202.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Oyayodde Corporation Hialeah 1 Jan 20, 2023

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.12

5-205.11

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

3 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

3 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

3 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

2 co-citations

6-501.12

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

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-202.12?
FDACS citation 6-202.12 (Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that make-up air intake and exhaust vents do not cause contamination of food, food-contact surfaces, equipment or utensils.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-202.12 (Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 4 times across 4 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-202.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.12 (Heating, ventilating or air conditioning system not designed and installed so that) has been cited at 4 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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