FDACS Citation 4-301.13: Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled

Overview

FDACS citation 4-301.13 (Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 90 citations in the past 12 months across 584 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
90Citations (12 mo)
627Total Citations
584Facilities Cited

Citation 4-301.13 — Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-301.13 — Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled

Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled
and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding
before cleaning and after sanitizing.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 4-301.13 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade190
Palm Beach67
Broward24
Polk17
St. Lucie13
Volusia12

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-301.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Vw Bravo Supermarket Sunset Strip Sunrise 3 Aug 22, 2025
Moulin Rose & Bakery Shop Miami 3 Jul 21, 2022
City Cafe Miami 2 Jan 30, 2026
Pan's Food Mart Live Oak 2 Jan 29, 2026
Kolos Usa LLC Hallandale Beach 2 Nov 14, 2025
Pine Court Sunrise INC. Miami Beach 2 Nov 10, 2025
Pinecrest Bakery Miami 2 Nov 6, 2025
Sdr1 Food Corp Miami 2 Oct 9, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

M8m Investments LLC, Mount Dora—

Kitchen : Proper number of drainboards for the holding of soiled and cleaned equipment. Only one drying rack provided above warewash sink.

Herbal Connections, Palm Coast—

Ware Wash Room: No drainboard is available to accommodate clean items after the wash, rinse, and sanitize process in ware wash room.

Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—

Deli- Drain board of adequate space for drying equipment not available at ware wash sink.

Westar, Miami—

Food service - No drain boards provided at ware wash sink to hold equipment before cleaning and after sanitizing.

Bp 715, Miami—

Food Service Area: Drain board not installed at three-compartment sink area to air dry food equipment and utensils.

City Cafe, Miami—

Warewash Area: Drain board at the three-compartment sink is not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items accumulated during hours of operation, leading to the improper storage of items using the mop think.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-301.13

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

485 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

336 co-citations

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

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

267 co-citations

6-301.11

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

236 co-citations

4-302.14

Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of

225 co-citations

6-501.12

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

221 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-301.13?
FDACS citation 4-301.13 (Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled and cleaned items that accumulate during hours of operation or not provided for necessary utensil holding before cleaning and after sanitizing.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-301.13 (Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 627 times across 584 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-301.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-301.13 (Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled) has been cited at 584 such facilities across Florida, with 90 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.

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