FDACS Citation 4-101.17: Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood
FDACS citation 4-101.17 (Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 7 citations in the past 12 months across 14 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 4-101.17 — Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.
What the Code Says
4-101.17 — Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood
Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
wicker used as a food-contact surface for food that does not require the removal of rinds, peels, husks or
shells before consumption.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 3 |
| Volusia | 2 |
| Flagler | 1 |
| Brevard | 1 |
| Gadsden | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated | Palm Bay | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| J&l Seafood Market | Holly Hill | 1 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Bravo Supermarket | Orange City | 1 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Delicias of Portugal Bakery II | Palm Coast | 1 | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Circle K # 4146 | Tampa | 1 | Jun 6, 2025 |
| 7-eleven #24305 | Tampa | 1 | Sep 18, 2024 |
| 7-eleven #32799a | Tampa | 1 | Oct 23, 2023 |
| Kelly's Jr # 0009 | Quincy | 1 | Feb 1, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—
Meat Department back cold room- Salted Pollock held in a wood crate with the fish in contact with un-sealed wood. COS- Fish were placed in a plastic bag then placed inside the crate.
J&l Seafood Market, Holly Hill—
Ice Machine: 1.5 foot piece of raw wood 2 X 4 stored on side of ice machine used for loosening ice on interior of ice machine. COS: Manager voluntarily discarded block of raw wood 2 X 4. SEE STOP USE AND RELEASE ORDER.
Bravo Supermarket, Orange City—
Coffee Station: Coffee ground knock board pan has a piece of raw untreated wood and cannot be cleaned and sanitized effectively. COS: Wood voluntarily discarded during inspection. SEE STOP USE AND RELEASE ORDER.
Delicias of Portugal Bakery II, Palm Coast—
Front Counter: Box used for storing bread not constructed of maple or a wood that is a equivalently hard grained wood. Wood being used is painted plywood that is a food contact surface. SEE STOP USE ORDER.
7-eleven #24305, Tampa—
Retail Area: Apples held in direct contact with wicker basket in open air cooler. COS: Management lined wicker basket with parchment paper.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-101.17
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
4-501.11
4-903.11(A)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 4-101.17?
- FDACS citation 4-101.17 (Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood wicker used as a food-contact surface for food that does not require the removal of rinds, peels, husks or shells before consumption.
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-101.17 (Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 14 times across 14 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-101.17?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-101.17 (Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood) has been cited at 14 such facilities across Florida, with 7 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
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