FDACS Citation 4-202.16: Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices

Overview

FDACS citation 4-202.16 (Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 206 citations in the past 12 months across 750 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
206Citations (12 mo)
795Total Citations
750Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-202.16 (Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-202.16 — Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices

Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices
or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.

— 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 4-202.16 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach100
Volusia81
Miami-Dade52
St. Lucie46
Broward26
Brevard21

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-202.16
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bay Supermarket Miami 3 Jan 6, 2026
Llr Bakery Franchise LLC Pembroke Pines 3 Jun 23, 2025
Jupiter Donuts Lake Worth 2 Dec 17, 2025
Rodina Food Store Deerfield Beach 2 Dec 2, 2025
La Central Fort Pierce 2 Dec 1, 2025
Thriftway Supermarket Pahokee 2 Nov 14, 2025
J&l Seafood Market Holly Hill 2 Nov 13, 2025
Perrine's Produce Port Orange 2 Jun 30, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Walgreens # 4648, Tavares—

Retail Area: Stained cardboard used as shelving for commercially processed prepackaged chips near register area.

Crumbl Cookie, Deland—

Mixing area: Lid for flour bin is cracked and no longer smooth and easily clean-able.

Dollar Tree #0104, Leesburg—

Retail Area: Inverted soda crates and plastic shopping baskets used as shelving for packaged foods in various areas throughout establishment.

Mommas Market, Ormond Beach—

Food entity: Soda crates used for shelving throughout the building. Food entity: Cardboard used for shelving throughout the building.

Fast Track Foods #342, North Lawtey—

Back room area - Inverted plastic crates being used as shelving for food in walk in cooler.

Dollar Tree # 4177, Palm Coast—

Storage: Inverted soda crates used as shelving to hold packaged beverages in the walk in cooler and throughout the dry storage area.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-202.16

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

740 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

394 co-citations

5-501.11

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

381 co-citations

6-501.12

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

361 co-citations

3-305.11

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

286 co-citations

6-301.11

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

238 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-202.16?
FDACS citation 4-202.16 (Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices or not designed and constructed to allow easy cleaning and to facilitate maintenance.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-202.16 (Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 795 times across 750 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-202.16?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-202.16 (Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices) has been cited at 750 such facilities across Florida, with 206 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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