FDACS Citation 4-101.17: Wood (that is not hard maple or an equivalently hard, close-grained wood) or wood

Overview

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 5 citations in the past 12 months across 15 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
5Citations (12 mo)
15Total Citations
15Facilities Cited

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
wicker used as a food-contact surface for food that does not require the removal of rinds, peels, husks or
shells before consumption.

— 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 4-101.17 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas3
Volusia2
Brevard1
Gadsden1
Flagler1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-101.17
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

18 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

9 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

9 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

9 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

8 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

8 co-citations

References

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 15 times across 15 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 15 such facilities across Florida, with 5 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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