FDACS Citation 4-204.13(A)(B): In equipment that dispenses or vends unpackaged liquid food or ice in unpackaged form, the
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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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)
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Polk | 1 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
| Volusia | 1 |
| Lake | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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)
2-501.11
6-501.11
5-501.11
3-305.11
3-501.16(A)(1)
6-501.12
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
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