Florida Violation V10: Approved food source

Overview

Violation V10 (Approved food source) is a High Priority food safety violation in the Food Source category with 15,421 citations in the past 12 months. UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E.

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

High PrioritySeverity
Food SourceCategory
15,421Citations (12 mo)
Codes 01–28Classification

Violation V10 — Approved food source — is classified as a high priority violation in Florida's food safety code under the Food Source category.

Reference: 61C-4.010(1), FDA Food Code 3-201

What the Code Says

V10 — Approved food source

Food from unapproved or unknown source

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

Why This Matters

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins.

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Food from Unsafe Sources - CDC Risk Factor #1

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 2020, a Florida deli was linked to a Listeria outbreak after investigators found the establishment sourcing cheese from an unapproved supplier operating out of a residential kitchen. Three people were hospitalized. The FDA confirmed the source had no food safety inspections on record.

Source: FDA — Food Safety Tips

Code Requirements

All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V10?
Florida DBPR violation V10 (Approved food source) is a High Priority violation in the Food Source category. Food from unapproved or unknown source
Why is violation V10 (Approved food source) dangerous?
UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins.
What are the requirements to correct violation V10?
All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.
What CDC risk factor does violation V10 fall under?
Violation V10 (Approved food source) is classified under: Food from Unsafe Sources - CDC Risk Factor #1. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

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