Florida Violation V23: Chemical properly stored

Overview

Violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) is a High Priority food safety violation in the Chemical Safety category with 24,209 citations in the past 12 months. CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use.

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

High PrioritySeverity
Chemical SafetyCategory
24,209Citations (12 mo)
Codes 01–28Classification

Under Florida's food safety regulations, V23 (Chemical properly stored) is a high priority violation addressing Chemical Safety standards.

Reference: 61C-4.010(8), FDA Food Code 7-201

What the Code Says

V23 — Chemical properly stored

Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled

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

Why This Matters

CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility.

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Contaminated Equipment/Protection - Chemical Hazard

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

Code Requirements

Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V23?
Florida DBPR violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) is a High Priority violation in the Chemical Safety category. Toxic chemicals improperly stored or labeled
Why is violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) dangerous?
CHEMICAL POISONING: Improperly stored chemicals near food can cause acute poisoning through contamination, mislabeling, or accidental use. Sanitizer concentrate causes chemical burns to mouth and esophagus. Pesticides cause neurological damage. Degreaser ingestion requires emergency treatment. Cross-contamination from chemical storage areas can affect all food in facility.
What are the requirements to correct violation V23?
Store ALL chemicals: below food and food contact surfaces, in original labeled containers, separated from food storage areas, in designated chemical storage area. Never store chemicals in food containers. Maintain Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for all chemicals. Train employees on proper chemical handling, storage, and emergency procedures.
What CDC risk factor does violation V23 fall under?
Violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified under: Contaminated Equipment/Protection - Chemical Hazard. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

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