FDACS Citation 4-301.11: Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in

Overview

FDACS citation 4-301.11 (Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 8 citations in the past 12 months across 19 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
8Citations (12 mo)
22Total Citations
19Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-301.11 (Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-301.11 — Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in

Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in
number and capacity to provide required food temperatures.

— 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 4-301.11 citations
CountyCitations
Volusia4
Palm Beach3
Pinellas2
Seminole1
Santa Rosa1
St. Johns1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-301.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Presidente Supermarket # 0037 Mangonia Park 3 Jan 4, 2023
Latino Supermarket Clearwater 1 Nov 3, 2025
Mi Bandera Sazon Dominican Establishment #: 317071 Orlando 1 Jun 27, 2025
Apple Market Iga Pensacola 1 Dec 6, 2023
Racetrac # 0223 Eustis 1 Jun 19, 2023
Davis Produce Market & Deli New Port Richey 1 May 9, 2023
Publix #1661 Altamonte Springs 1 Apr 21, 2023
Bravo Supermarket Orange City 1 Sep 8, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Latino Supermarket, Clearwater—

Numerous pans of food prepared-on-site, intended for hot holding, not stored in hot holding units. Items are stored under tables and hot holding units until needed.

Mi Bandera Sazon Dominican Establishment #: 317071, Orlando—

Kitchen: Observed cooked foods held at room temperature. There are not enough hot holding units for all of the pre pared food at the time of inspection.

Apple Market Iga, Pensacola—

Deli Hot Hold Case: Low water level inside the steam table preventing a proper hot hold temperature of 135 degrees or above. COS. Water was added to the steam table.

Racetrac # 0223, Eustis—

Retail-- Packaged cheese displayed in front of the refrigeration load capacity at the front lower section of a case failed to maintain 41 degrees F or less. COS-- Products over the load capacity were removed from the display. x

Presidente Supermarket # 0037, Mangonia Park—

Food Processing: Pots of hot food stored on carts and tables by ovens and not stored in equipment for hot holding or cooling. o

Presidente Supermarket # 0037, Mangonia Park—

Food processing: pans of hot food stored on a cart by the oven not stored in equipment for hot holding. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-301.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

15 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

14 co-citations

6-501.12

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

11 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

11 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

9 co-citations

6-301.11

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

9 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-301.11?
FDACS citation 4-301.11 (Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in number and capacity to provide required food temperatures.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-301.11 (Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 22 times across 19 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-301.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-301.11 (Equipment for cooling, cold holding, heating and hot holding food not sufficient in) has been cited at 19 such facilities across Florida, with 8 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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