Florida Violation V09: No contamination

Overview

Violation V09 (No contamination) is a High Priority food safety violation in the Food Safety category with 994 citations in the past 12 months. ADULTERATION HAZARD: Food contaminated by chemicals (sanitizers, cleaners, pesticides), physical hazards (glass, metal, bandages), or biological agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites) can cause acute poisoning, choking, injury, or severe foodborne illness.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and CDC food safety data.

High PrioritySeverity
Food SafetyCategory
994Citations (12 mo)
Codes 01–28Classification

Florida DBPR violation V09 (No contamination) is a high priority food safety violation classified under Food Safety.

Reference: 61C-4.010, FDA Food Code 3-301 through 3-307

What the Code Says

V09 — No contamination

Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards

— Florida Administrative Code 61C-4, FDA Food Code

Why This Matters

ADULTERATION HAZARD: Food contaminated by chemicals (sanitizers, cleaners, pesticides), physical hazards (glass, metal, bandages), or biological agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites) can cause acute poisoning, choking, injury, or severe foodborne illness. Chemical contamination can cause burns to mouth/throat. Foreign objects cause choking, broken teeth, and lacerations.

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Contaminated Equipment/Protection - CDC Risk Factor #4

The CDC identifies five major contributing factors to foodborne illness outbreaks: food from unsafe sources, inadequate cooking, improper holding temperatures, contaminated equipment, and poor personal hygiene. Source: CDC Contributing Factors

Real-World Impact

In 2018, a Florida nursing home faced emergency closure after inspectors found raw chicken stored directly above prepared salads in the walk-in cooler. Five residents developed Salmonella infections. Cross-contamination from raw to ready-to-eat food is one of the leading causes of foodborne illness outbreaks in food service.

Source: CDC — Cross-Contamination Prevention

Code Requirements

Protect food from ALL contamination sources. Store chemicals below and away from food. Use food-grade containers only. Inspect food upon receipt and before preparation. Maintain clean equipment and work surfaces. Cover food during storage. Separate raw from ready-to-eat. Remove contaminated food immediately — do not serve.

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V09?
Florida DBPR violation V09 (No contamination) is a High Priority violation in the Food Safety category. Food contaminated by chemical, physical, or biological hazards
Why is violation V09 (No contamination) dangerous?
ADULTERATION HAZARD: Food contaminated by chemicals (sanitizers, cleaners, pesticides), physical hazards (glass, metal, bandages), or biological agents (bacteria, viruses, parasites) can cause acute poisoning, choking, injury, or severe foodborne illness. Chemical contamination can cause burns to mouth/throat. Foreign objects cause choking, broken teeth, and lacerations.
What are the requirements to correct violation V09?
Protect food from ALL contamination sources. Store chemicals below and away from food. Use food-grade containers only. Inspect food upon receipt and before preparation. Maintain clean equipment and work surfaces. Cover food during storage. Separate raw from ready-to-eat. Remove contaminated food immediately — do not serve.
What CDC risk factor does violation V09 fall under?
Violation V09 (No contamination) is classified under: Contaminated Equipment/Protection - CDC Risk Factor #4. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

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