FDACS Citation 4-204.13(A)(B): In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the

Overview

FDACS citation 4-204.13(A)(B) (In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 4 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
0Citations (12 mo)
4Total Citations
4Facilities Cited

Citation 4-204.13(A)(B) — In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-204.13(A)(B) — In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the

In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the
delivery tube, chute, orifice, or splash surfaces directly above the container receiving the food is not designed so that
drips from condensation and splash are diverted from the opening of the container receiving the food; the delivery
tube, chute or orifice is not protected from manual contact; or the dispensing equipment actuating lever or
mechanism and filling device of consumer self-service beverage dispensing equipment is not designed to prevent
contact with the lip-contact surfaces of glasses or cups that are refilled. 4-204.13(A)(B) and (D)

— 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 4-204.13(A)(B) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach1
Volusia1
Lake1
Polk1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-204.13(A)(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Ormond Beach Bp Ormond Beach 1 Sep 21, 2023
Altoona Discount Store INC Altoona 1 Aug 24, 2023
7-eleven Store #34782a - (debritu INC) Deerfield Beach 1 Jan 19, 2023
Wawa #5102 Kissimmee 1 Jun 24, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Ormond Beach Bp, Ormond Beach—

Retail-- Tubes protrude more than one inch from the heads of the chilled cream dispenser.

Altoona Discount Store INC, Altoona—

Retail--Imitation creamer tubes protrude more than 1 inch from the dispenser heads. COS-Tubes cut to 1 inch.

7-eleven Store #34782a - (debritu INC), Deerfield Beach—

Coffee station - dispensing tube on the self serve creamer dispenser are not cut at an angle to prevent buildup of milk residue. o

Wawa #5102, Kissimmee—

Beverage area- plastic tubing for the iced coffee in the self serve iced coffee machine is not cut at an angle to prevent contamination. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-204.13(A)(B)

5-501.11

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

3 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

3 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

6-501.12

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

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

4-601.11(C)

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

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-204.13(A)(B)?
FDACS citation 4-204.13(A)(B) (In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the delivery tube, chute, orifice, or splash surfaces directly above the container receiving the food is not designed so that drips from condensation and splash are diverted from the opening of the container receiving the food; the delivery tube, chute or orifice is not protected from manual contact; or the dispensing equipment actuating lever or mechanism and filling device of consumer self-service beverage dispensing equipment is not designed to prevent contact with the lip-contact surfaces of glasses or cups that are refilled. 4-204.13(A)(B) and (D)
How serious is FDACS violation 4-204.13(A)(B) (In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 4 times across 4 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-204.13(A)(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-204.13(A)(B) (In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the) has been cited at 4 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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