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

Overview

FDACS citation 4-301.12(A)(C) (Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 24 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
0Citations (12 mo)
24Total Citations
24Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-301.12(A)(C) (Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of) is a priority foundation food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

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

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-Dade2
Pinellas1
Hillsborough1
St. Johns1
Volusia1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-301.12(A)(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Twisted Roots Kava Brewery Hollywood 1 Apr 25, 2023
Orlando Kart Center LLC Orlando 1 Apr 19, 2023
3 Brothers of Saint Mary Tampa 1 Apr 11, 2023
Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana Deland 1 Mar 22, 2023
Quick Mart Tampa 1 Mar 1, 2023
La Morenita Market Miami 1 Feb 16, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Twisted Roots Kava Brewery, Hollywood—

Food Processing Area: Three compartment sink basins not large enough to immerse large pieces of equipment. o

Orlando Kart Center LLC, Orlando—

Warewashing: Three compartment sink is currently installed outside of the establishment in unenclosed location and exposed to contamination. Please see comments section of the report. o

3 Brothers of Saint Mary, Tampa—

Backroom: Three compartment sink not accessible for cleaning coffee pots. Cases of drinks stacked in front of sink. COS: Three compartment sink made accessible by moving stacks of drinks. x

Tlalchapa Tienda Mexicana, Deland—

Back Room: Warewashing sink not provided in food processing area. All processed food products and utensils were removed from establishment. o

Quick Mart, Tampa—

Establishment does not have a 3-compartment sink available for vended water machine. Establishment has 90 days to install a 3-compartment sink of Administrative Action may result. o

La Morenita Market, Miami—

No three compartment sink available in establishment that re packages tortillas and various spices. COS, food establishment has decided to discontinue the processing of re packaging. All food items were voluntarily discarded during inspection. x

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

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6-501.11

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6-301.14

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

9 co-citations

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

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

8 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 immersion of) 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 immersion of)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 24 times across 24 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 immersion of) has been cited at 24 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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