FDACS Citation 4-301.12(A)-(C): Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate

Overview

FDACS citation 4-301.12(A)-(C) (Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 64 citations in the past 12 months across 214 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
64Citations (12 mo)
217Total Citations
214Facilities Cited

Citation 4-301.12(A)-(C) — Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-301.12(A)-(C) — Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate

Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate
immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing
equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code
not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing
sink.

— 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 4-301.12(A)-(C) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade23
Broward12
Palm Beach8
Union5
Pinellas5
Orange4

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-301.12(A)-(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Hallandale Queen of Smoke Hallandale Beach 2 Feb 27, 2026
Kelley Quik Stop Gainesville 2 Jan 3, 2025
Mount Dora Jerky Co. Mount Dora 1 Mar 31, 2026
Sunoco Hialeah 1 Mar 30, 2026
Amnesia Smoke Shop North Miami Beach 1 Mar 24, 2026
Liquor Hub on 34th Gainesville 1 Mar 23, 2026
Puff Emporium Largo 1 Mar 11, 2026
Why Not? Hollywood 1 Mar 11, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Mount Dora Jerky Co., Mount Dora—

Establishment: No warewashing equipment provided for the washing of soiled equipment and utensils used in the food establishment. See Stop Use Order.

Sunoco, Hialeah—

Backroom Area: Counter top covering 3- compartment sink not accessible. Stop use order issued. See order

Amnesia Smoke Shop, North Miami Beach—

A three compartment sink not provided for proper cleaning of food contact equipments including jars displaying open hemp flowers. Stop Use order issued. See comments.

Liquor Hub on 34th, Gainesville—

No warewashing sink with hot and cold running water installed for packaging ice. Cos - Food establishment has ceased ice packaging and all related equipment was removed from the premises during the inspection. Stop Use and Release order issued. See order.

Why Not?, Hollywood—

A three compartment sink not provided for proper cleaning of food contact equipments including jars displaying open hemp flowers. Stop Use order issued. See comments.

Puff Emporium, Largo—

No three-compartment sink provided for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of utensils. Stop Use Order issued.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-301.12(A)-(C)

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

109 co-citations

5-203.11

At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their

80 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

78 co-citations

6-301.14

Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all

66 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

57 co-citations

6-202.14

Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not

54 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-301.12(A)-(C)?
FDACS citation 4-301.12(A)-(C) (Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of the largest equipment or utensil, not provided for manually washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment and utensils; or a warewashing machine or alternative equipment as specified in the Food Code not used for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing equipment or utensils that are too large for the warewashing sink.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-301.12(A)-(C) (Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 217 times across 214 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-301.12(A)-(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-301.12(A)-(C) (Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate) has been cited at 214 such facilities across Florida, with 64 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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