FDACS Citation 6-202.18: Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection

Overview

FDACS citation 6-202.18 (Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection) 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

Citation 6-202.18 — Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.

What the Code Says

6-202.18 — Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection

Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection.

— 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 6-202.18 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-202.18
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
El Jardin Sweets and More Corp Hialeah 1 Nov 8, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

El Jardin Sweets and More Corp, Hialeah—

Back room processing area observed no effective overhead protection over food preparation areawhere ready to eat foods are exposed to pipes above o

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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-202.18?
FDACS citation 6-202.18 (Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-202.18 (Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection)?
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 6-202.18?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.18 (Servicing areas not provided with overhead protection) 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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