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Florida Violation V43: Premises maintained
Violation V43 (Premises maintained) is a Intermediate food safety violation in the Facilities category with 70 citations in the past 12 months. ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION: Poorly maintained premises create conditions for pest harborage, mold growth, and contamination of food products.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records and CDC food safety data.
Violation V43 — Premises maintained — is classified as a intermediate violation in Florida's food safety code under the Facilities category.
Reference: 61C-4.019(8), FDA Food Code 6-501
What the Code Says
V43 — Premises maintained
Premises not properly maintained
— Florida Administrative Code 61C-4, FDA Food Code
Why This Matters
ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION: Poorly maintained premises create conditions for pest harborage, mold growth, and contamination of food products. Deteriorating surfaces are impossible to properly clean and sanitize. Holes in walls allow pest entry. Standing water breeds flies and mold. Cluttered areas prevent effective cleaning and pest control. Overall facility condition reflects food safety culture.
CDC Risk Factor Classification: Environmental Contamination - Facility Maintenance
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 physical facilities in good repair: walls, ceilings, floors must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Repair holes, cracks, and deteriorating surfaces promptly. Eliminate clutter and unused equipment. Maintain 6-inch clearance from walls for cleaning and pest inspection. Paint or refinish surfaces as needed. Address water damage and mold immediately.
References
- Florida DBPR Division of Hotels & Restaurants
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- CDC Food Safety
- CDC: Contributing Factors to Foodborne Illness Outbreaks
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 61C-4
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Florida food safety violation V43?
- Florida DBPR violation V43 (Premises maintained) is a Intermediate violation in the Facilities category. Premises not properly maintained
- Why is violation V43 (Premises maintained) dangerous?
- ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION: Poorly maintained premises create conditions for pest harborage, mold growth, and contamination of food products. Deteriorating surfaces are impossible to properly clean and sanitize. Holes in walls allow pest entry. Standing water breeds flies and mold. Cluttered areas prevent effective cleaning and pest control. Overall facility condition reflects food safety culture.
- What are the requirements to correct violation V43?
- Maintain all physical facilities in good repair: walls, ceilings, floors must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Repair holes, cracks, and deteriorating surfaces promptly. Eliminate clutter and unused equipment. Maintain 6-inch clearance from walls for cleaning and pest inspection. Paint or refinish surfaces as needed. Address water damage and mold immediately.
- What CDC risk factor does violation V43 fall under?
- Violation V43 (Premises maintained) is classified under: Environmental Contamination - Facility Maintenance. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.
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Data Source: This reference is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the FDA Food Code.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and CDC food safety research, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Violation descriptions reflect Florida Administrative Code Chapter 61C-4 and the FDA Food Code current at time of publication. Health risk information sourced from CDC, FDA, and peer-reviewed research.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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