FDACS Citation 6-202.13: Insect control device used to electrocute or stun flying insects not designed to retain
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 62 citations in the past 12 months across 198 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 | 24 |
| Palm Beach | 18 |
| Pinellas | 8 |
| Broward | 8 |
| St. Lucie | 5 |
| Santa Rosa | 4 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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 |
| El Sazon Callejero | Kissimmee | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Key Food | Pembroke Pines | 1 | Feb 25, 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.
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.
D & M Corner Store INC, Morriston—
Pizza Preparation Area - Observed sticky fly trap hanging on side of pizza preparation area. COS - Fly trap was adequately relocated before the close of the inspection.
Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.13
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
3-501.16(A)(2)
5-205.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
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 6-202.13?
- 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 203 times across 198 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 198 such facilities across Florida, with 62 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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