What is Florida food safety violation V49?

Florida DBPR violation V49 (Non-food contact surfaces) is a Basic violation in the Equipment category. Non-food contact surfaces not properly maintained

Florida Violation V49: Non-food contact surfaces

Q: What CDC risk factor does violation V49 fall under?

Violation V49 (Non-food contact surfaces) is classified under: Environmental Contamination - Surface Maintenance. The CDC identifies five major risk factors contributing to foodborne illness outbreaks in food service establishments.

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Violation V49 — Non-food contact surfaces — is classified as a basic violation in Florida's food safety code under the Equipment category.

Reference: 61C-4.019(8), FDA Food Code 6-501

What the Code Says

V49 — Non-food contact surfaces

Non-food contact surfaces not properly maintained
— Florida Administrative Code 61C-4, FDA Food Code

Why This Matters

INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Non-food contact surfaces (walls, ceilings, floors, equipment exteriors, shelving) that are not properly maintained accumulate grease, food debris, and moisture that attract pests and harbor bacteria. Employees touch these surfaces then food. Dirty conditions create a reservoir of contamination that spreads throughout the facility over time.

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Environmental Contamination - Surface 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

Keep all non-food contact surfaces clean, in good repair, and free of unnecessary items. Clean equipment exteriors, shelving, walls, and floors regularly. Repair or replace surfaces that are cracked, chipped, or corroded. Maintain in a condition that does not contribute to contamination of food or food contact surfaces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V49?: Non-food contact surfaces not properly maintained This is classified as a basic violation under the Equipment category.
Why is violation V49 (Non-food contact surfaces) dangerous?: INDIRECT CONTAMINATION: Non-food contact surfaces (walls, ceilings, floors, equipment exteriors, shelving) that are not properly maintained accumulate grease, food debris, and moisture that attract pests and harbor bacteria. Employees touch these surfaces then food. Dirty conditions create a reservo...
What CDC risk factor does this violation fall under?: This violation is classified under: Environmental Contamination - Surface Maintenance.

Data source: Florida DBPR public inspection records. Health risk information sourced from CDC, FDA Food Code, and peer-reviewed research. How we collect and verify this data.