FDACS Citation 6-202.13: Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain

Overview

FDACS citation 6-202.13 (Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 35 citations in the past 12 months across 203 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
35Citations (12 mo)
209Total Citations
203Facilities Cited

Citation 6-202.13 — Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.

What the Code Says

6-202.13 — Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain

Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain
the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to
prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment,
utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.

— 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 6-202.13 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade24
Palm Beach18
Broward9
Pinellas8
St. Lucie5
Leon4

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-202.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Broward Meat & Fish Co Pembroke Pines 2 Nov 13, 2025
Sprouts Farmers Market Boca Raton 2 Aug 13, 2025
Sarahs Tent Aventura 1 Apr 1, 2026
Planet Smoothie Lake Mary 1 Mar 30, 2026
Southie Coffee Seminole 1 Mar 27, 2026
Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen Tampa 1 Mar 23, 2026
Chicken Guy Davie 1 Mar 23, 2026
El Sazon Callejero Kissimmee 1 Mar 23, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Wall mounted bug attraction device installed directly above walk in cooler. door.

Planet Smoothie, Lake Mary—

Insect lights installed above the smoothie powders. Insect glue trap above the preparation table. (COS) All devices relocated to appropriate areas.

Southie Coffee, Seminole—

Warewashing Area: Insect control device stored above three compartment sink. COS. Trap was removed.

Chicken Guy, Davie—

Produce Area: Wall mounted bug attraction device directly above paper towel dispenser at hand sink adjacent to ware wash sink.

El Sazon Callejero, Kissimmee—

Processing Area: Insect trapping tapes are located over food preparation area, single-service cups, and clean utensils.

Key Food, Pembroke Pines—

Processing Area: Wall mounted bug attraction device located above hand sink at ware wash sink.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.13

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

195 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

88 co-citations

6-501.12

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

81 co-citations

5-205.11

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

77 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

76 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

73 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-202.13?
FDACS citation 6-202.13 (Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain the insect within the device; or insect control device located over a food preparation area or not installed to prevent dead insects and fragments from being impelled onto or falling on exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service or single-use articles.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-202.13 (Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 209 times across 203 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-202.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.13 (Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain) has been cited at 203 such facilities across Florida, with 35 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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