Florida Violation V42: Equipment condition

Overview

Violation V42 (Equipment condition) is a Intermediate food safety violation in the Equipment category with 3,962 citations in the past 12 months. EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized.

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

IntermediateSeverity
EquipmentCategory
3,962Citations (12 mo)
Codes 29–44Classification

Florida DBPR violation V42 (Equipment condition) is a intermediate food safety violation classified under Equipment.

Reference: 61C-4.019(3), FDA Food Code 4-501

What the Code Says

V42 — Equipment condition

Equipment in poor repair or condition

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

Why This Matters

EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes.

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Contaminated Equipment - Maintenance Issue

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

Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V42?
Florida DBPR violation V42 (Equipment condition) is a Intermediate violation in the Equipment category. Equipment in poor repair or condition
Why is violation V42 (Equipment condition) dangerous?
EQUIPMENT HAZARD: Equipment in poor repair harbors bacteria in cracks, chips, and corroded areas that cannot be effectively cleaned or sanitized. Frayed gaskets allow temperature loss. Malfunctioning equipment may not maintain safe temperatures. Sharp edges from damaged equipment cause injury risk. Peeling coatings can contaminate food with paint or metal flakes.
What are the requirements to correct violation V42?
Maintain all equipment in good repair: smooth, non-absorbent, easily cleanable surfaces. Replace or repair: cracked/chipped surfaces, corroded equipment, worn gaskets, malfunctioning temperature controls. Equipment must be NSF-certified or equivalent. Conduct regular equipment maintenance and document repairs. Replace equipment that cannot be restored to safe condition.
What CDC risk factor does violation V42 fall under?
Violation V42 (Equipment condition) is classified under: Contaminated Equipment - Maintenance Issue. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

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