FDACS Citation 4-101.11(B)-(E): Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,

Overview

FDACS citation 4-101.11(B)-(E) (Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 39 citations in the past 12 months across 157 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
39Citations (12 mo)
162Total Citations
157Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-101.11(B)-(E) (Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-101.11(B)-(E) — Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,

Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,
under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and
thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and
resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil
not designed or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use
conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E) and 4-201.11

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

General (General): General food safety requirement.

Florida FDACS uses the FDA Food Code priority system — Priority (P) violations have a direct link to foodborne illness; Priority Foundation (Pf) violations support food safety systems; Core (C) violations are good retail practices with no direct illness link.

Citations by County

Florida counties with the most 4-101.11(B)-(E) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade18
Pinellas12
Palm Beach9
St. Johns6
Polk5
Pasco5

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-101.11(B)-(E)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Hafez Basha Altaybat Tampa 3 Mar 13, 2023
Delicias of Portugal Bakery II Palm Coast 2 Nov 7, 2025
Bravo Deerfield Beach 2 Sep 25, 2024
Fouraker Ventures INC Jacksonville 1 Mar 5, 2026
Medina Market Establishment #: 412102 Pembroke Pines 1 Jan 9, 2026
Jb's Hot Dog Cart Pinellas Park 1 Dec 16, 2025
Sushi With Gusto Establishment #: 403553 Panama City 1 Dec 15, 2025
Tn Food and Grocery Winter Garden 1 Dec 3, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Fouraker Ventures INC, Jacksonville—

Walk in cooler - Inverted plastic crates being used as shelving for food storage.

Sushi With Gusto Establishment #: 403553, Panama City—

Sushi area: Large plastic bowl used for brown rice had scotch tape that is not a cleanable surface on bottom inside of bowl to keep bowl from leaking water. Also establishment had paper towel stuck in bottom corner of reach in cooler to cover hole.

Pia's Bakery & More, Winter Park—

Bakery: Preparation table constructed with unsealed wood. Edges of table were observed heavily chipped. COS: Table was voluntarily discarded and replaced during the inspection.

Delicias of Portugal Bakery II, Palm Coast—

Food service: Plastic wrap used to cover coffee grounds knocker placed over coffee grinds receptacle.

Delicias of Portugal Bakery II, Palm Coast—

Food service: Plastic wrap used to cover coffee grounds knocker placed over coffee grinds receptacle.

Pk Oriental Mart, Pembroke Pines—

Back room area- Raw untreated wood shelves inside walk in cooler and walk in freezer.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-101.11(B)-(E)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

130 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

80 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

64 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

61 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

60 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

56 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-101.11(B)-(E)?
FDACS citation 4-101.11(B)-(E) (Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment, under normal use conditions, are not durable; corrosion-resistant; nonabsorbent; sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated warewashing; finished to have a smooth, easily cleanable surface; and resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion or decomposition. Equipment or utensil not designed or constructed to be durable and to retain its characteristic qualities under normal use conditions. 4-101.11(B)-(E) and 4-201.11
How serious is FDACS violation 4-101.11(B)-(E) (Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 162 times across 157 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-101.11(B)-(E)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-101.11(B)-(E) (Materials used in the construction of utensils or food-contact surfaces of equipment,) has been cited at 157 such facilities across Florida, with 39 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a General FDACS violation mean?
A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. FDACS (Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services) uses this classification system — Priority (P), Priority Foundation (Pf), and Core (C) — aligned with the FDA Food Code.

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