FDACS Citation 4-202.11: Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks,

Overview

FDACS citation 4-202.11 (Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks,) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 3 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
1Citations (12 mo)
3Total Citations
3Facilities Cited

Citation 4-202.11 — Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks, — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-202.11 — Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks,

Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks,
chips, inclusions, pits, or similar imperfections; free of sharp internal angles, corners or crevices; finished to
have smooth welds and joints; or not accessible for cleaning and inspection without disassembling, by
disassembling without the use of tools or by easily disassembly with the use of handheld tools commonly
available to maintenance and cleaning personnel.

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

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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 4-202.11 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-202.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Rodina Food Store Deerfield Beach 1 Nov 16, 2022

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-202.11

4-601.11(C)

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

2 co-citations

3-305.11

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

2 co-citations

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

2 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

2 co-citations

6-301.11

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

2 co-citations

3-305.12

Food stored in a locker room, toilet room, dressing room, garbage room or

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-202.11?
FDACS citation 4-202.11 (Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks,) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks, chips, inclusions, pits, or similar imperfections; free of sharp internal angles, corners or crevices; finished to have smooth welds and joints; or not accessible for cleaning and inspection without disassembling, by disassembling without the use of tools or by easily disassembly with the use of handheld tools commonly available to maintenance and cleaning personnel.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-202.11 (Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks,)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 3 times across 3 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-202.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-202.11 (Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth; free of breaks, open seams, cracks,) has been cited at 3 such facilities across Florida, with 1 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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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