FDACS Citation 4-101.19: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food

Overview

FDACS citation 4-101.19 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 204 citations in the past 12 months across 770 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
204Citations (12 mo)
819Total Citations
770Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-101.19 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-101.19 — Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food
soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and
smooth material.

— 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 4-101.19 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach91
Pinellas79
Miami-Dade59
Volusia40
Broward24
St. Lucie18

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-101.19
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen Tampa 4 Mar 23, 2026
Kwik Stop West Palm Beach 3 Mar 31, 2026
Friendly Stop Mini Market INC Daytona Beach 3 Oct 31, 2025
Ocean Breeze Fish Market Tampa 3 Aug 29, 2024
Hafez Basha Altaybat Tampa 3 Mar 13, 2023
Mobil West Palm Beach 2 Mar 9, 2026
Circle S Shortstop South Daytona 2 Feb 9, 2026
Canaveral Meats Cape Canaveral 2 Feb 4, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Bam Bar LLC, New Port Richey—

Small Refrigerator: Observed cardboard used as a shelf liner for shelves storing to go containers of cream cheese.

Maxie Angel INC, Citra—

Deli service counter area - Raw, absorbent wood-like materials used for storage cabinet doors and shelving in deli service counter area.

Super Star K # 4100, Lauderdale Lakes—

Retail - Cardboard with heavy accumulation of grease used to line retail shelves where individually prepackaged chips are stored.

Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen, Tampa—

Front Food Processing Area and Back Prep Area: Cardboard lining shelving of utensils and food storage. Back Prep Area: Cardboard at bottom of large silver cooler. Warewashing Area: Unsealed plank of wood under plumbing of 3-compartment sink.

Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution, Tampa—

Processing area: Bare wood dividing wall used between processing areas. Oils and other food products stored on Bare wood shelving under processing table. Decorating sprinkles and candy containers stored in cardboard box.

Kwik Stop, West Palm Beach—

Retail- soiled cardboard used to display chips. Backroom- wood used as shelving over 3 compartment sink.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-101.19

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

746 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

453 co-citations

6-501.12

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

346 co-citations

5-501.11

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

293 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

283 co-citations

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

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

265 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-101.19?
FDACS citation 4-101.19 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food soiling or that requires frequent cleaning not constructed of a corrosion-resistant, nonabsorbent, and smooth material.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-101.19 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 819 times across 770 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-101.19?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-101.19 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment exposed to splash, spillage, or other food) has been cited at 770 such facilities across Florida, with 204 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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