Food Service High Priority Violation Category List
  • 01a       Food obtained from approved source
  • 01b       Food safe and unadulterated; sound condition
  • 01d       Parasite destruction for raw/undercooked fish
  • 02b       Consumer advisory for other raw/undercooked animal products (except oysters)
  • 02c       Date marking ready-to-eat (RTE) potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • 03a       Receiving and holding PH/TCS foods cold
  • 03b       Receiving and holding PH/TCS foods hot
  • 03c       Cooking raw animal foods and plant foods; non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods
  • 03d       Cooling PH/TCS foods; proper cooling methods
  • 03e       Reheating PH/TCS foods for hot holding
  • 03f        Time as a Public Health Control
  • 03g       Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) and other Special Processes
  • 07         Unwrapped or PH/TCS food not re-served
  • 08a       Separating raw animal foods from: each other, RTE foods and unwashed produce
  • 08b       Food protection during preparation, storage and display
  • 09         Bare hand contact with RTE food; Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP)
  • 10         In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • 11         Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • 12a       Hands clean and washed properly; use of hand antiseptic if use of AOP
  • 14         Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 16         Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  • 22         Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • 25         Single-service and single-use items
  • 27         Water source safe, hot (100 degrees F) and cold under pressure
  • 28         Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • 29         Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • 35a       No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals
  • 41         Chemicals/toxic substances
  • 43         Complete separation from living/sleeping area/private premise; kitchen restricted – no unauthorized personnel
  • 50         Current license, properly displayed
Lodging High Priority Violation Category List
  • 02   Fire hazards
  • 05   Hearing impaired smoke detectors
  • 08   Boiler, boiler room
  • 10   Adequate heating
  • 12   Balcony: railing safety, certification
  • 14   Proper locking devices
  • 16   Water source safe; hot/cold provided
  • 19   Plumbing
  • 21   Toxics: storage, use
  • 22   Ice protection
  • 23   Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized
  • 24   Vermin control
  • 27   Sewage and waste water disposal
  • 33   Unethical business practices; overbooking
  • 34   Licensee: criminal conduct
  • 38   Current license: displayed, available upon request
  • 40   Other conditions: safe, sanitary
Food Service Intermediate Violation Category List
  • 01b       Food safe and unadulterated; sound condition
  • 01c       Shellstock tags; commingling
  • 01d       Parasite destruction for raw/undercooked fish
  • 02a       Consumer advisory for raw/undercooked oysters
  • 02b       Consumer advisory for other raw/undercooked animal products
  • 02c       Date marking ready-to-eat (RTE) potentially hazardous/time/temperature control for safety foods (PH/TCS)
  • 02d       Food items properly labeled; original container
  • 03a       Receiving and holding PH/TCS foods cold
  • 03c       Cooking raw animal foods and plant foods; non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods
  • 03d       Cooling PH/TCS foods; proper cooling methods
  • 03f        Time as a Public Health Control
  • 03g       Reduced oxygen packaging (ROP) and other Special Processes
  • 04         Facilities to maintain PH/TCS foods at the proper temperature
  • 05         Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • 08a       Separating raw animal foods from: each other, RTE foods and unwashed produce
  • 08b       Food protection during preparation, storage and display
  • 09         Bare hand contact with RTE food; Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP)
  • 11        Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • 12a       Hands clean and washed properly; use of hand antiseptic if use of AOP
  • 12b       Employee eating, drinking, tasting food, smoking
  • 13         Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
  • 14         Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 16         Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  • 22         Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • 24         Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • 25         Single-service and single-use items
  • 27         Water source safe, hot (100°F) and cold under pressure
  • 28         Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • 29         Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • 31a       Handwash sink(s) installed, accessible, not used for other purposes
  • 31b       Handwashing supplies and handwash sign provided
  • 32         Bathrooms
  • 35a       No presence or breeding of insects/rodents/pests; no live animals
  • 41         Chemicals/toxic substances
  • 43         Complete separation from living/sleeping area/private premise; kitchen restriction – no unauthorized personnel
  • 51        Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • 52        Misrepresentation; misbranding
  • 53a      Food manager certification; knowledge/active managerial control (except employee health)
  • 53b       State approved food handler training; employee duty specific training/knowledge
Lodging Intermediate Violation Category List
  • 19   Plumbing
  • 21   Toxics: storage, use
  • 23   Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized
Food Service Basic Violation Category List
  • 01c       Shellstock tags; commingling
  • 02d       Food items properly labeled; original container
  • 03a       Receiving and holding PH/TCS foods cold
  • 03c       Cooking raw animal foods and plant foods; non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods
  • 03e       Reheating PH/TCS foods for hot holding
  • 03f        Time as a Public Health Control
  • 05         Food and food equipment thermometers provided and accurate
  • 06         PH/TCS foods properly thawed
  • 08a       Separating raw animal foods from: each other, RTE foods and unwashed produce
  • 08b       Food protection during preparation, storage and display
  • 09         Bare hand contact with RTE food; Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP)
  • 10         In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
  • 11         Employee health knowledge; ill/symptomatic employee present
  • 12b       Employee eating, drinking, tasting food, smoking
  • 13         Clean clothes; hair restraints; jewelry; painted/artificial fingernails
  • 14         Food-contact and nonfood-contact surfaces designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located
  • 16         Dishwashing facilities; chemical test kit(s); gauges
  • 21         Wiping cloths; clean and soiled linens; laundry facilities
  • 22         Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
  • 23         Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  • 24         Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
  • 25         Single-service and single-use items
  • 27         Water source safe, hot (100 degrees F) and cold under pressure
  • 28         Sewage and waste water disposed properly
  • 29         Plumbing installed and maintained; mop sink; water filters; backflow prevention
  • 31b       Handwashing supplies and handwash sign provided
  • 32         Bathrooms
  • 33         Garbage and refuse; premises maintained
  • 35b       Outer openings protected from insects/pests, rodent proof
  • 36         Floors, walls, ceilings and attached equipment properly constructed and clean; rooms and equipment properly vented
  • 38         Lighting provided as required; fixtures shielded or bulbs protected
  • 40         Employee personal belongings
  • 41         Chemicals/toxic substances
  • 42         Cleaning and maintenance equipment
  • 43         Complete separation from living/sleeping area/private premise; kitchen restricted – no unauthorized personnel
  • 45         Fire extinguishing equipment (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
  • 46         Exits not blocked or locked (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
  • 47         Electrical wiring/outlets in good repair (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
  • 48         Gas appliances; boiler certificate current/posted (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
  • 49         Flammable/combustible materials (FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY)
  • 50         Current license, properly displayed
  • 51         Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
  • 52         Misrepresentation, misbranding
  • 54         Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
  • 55          Automatic Gratuity Notice
Lodging Basic Violation Category List
  • 09   Lighting: public, guest rooms
  • 11   Appliances properly installed; maintained
  • 13   Building repair
  • 15   Bathrooms: public, guest, supplies
  • 17   Bedding: bed linens, towels
  • 20   Ventilation
  • 23   Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized
  • 25   Premises maintained
  • 26   Garbage and refuse disposal
  • 29   Guest property: liability, notified
  • 32   Security deposit
  • 34   Licensee: criminal conduct
  • 35   Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
  • 36   Telephone surcharge posted
  • 37   Guest register
  • 38   Current license: displayed, available upon request
  • 39   Housekeeping

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