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

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.18

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

1 co-citations

2-402.11

Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard

1 co-citations

3-304.14(B)(1)

Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces not held between uses in

1 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1 co-citations

2-301.14

Food employee not cleaning hands or exposed portions of arms immediately before

1 co-citations

4-602.11(C)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for

1 co-citations

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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