FDACS Citation 4-301.12(A)(C): Sink with at least 3 compartments, that are large enough to accommodate immersion of
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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 2 |
| Pinellas | 1 |
| Hillsborough | 1 |
| St. Johns | 1 |
| Volusia | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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)
2-501.11
6-501.11
4-302.14
3-302.11(A)(1)
6-301.14
4-302.12
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 4-301.12(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.
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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