FDACS Citation 4-302.11: Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer

Overview

FDACS citation 4-302.11 (Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 10 citations in the past 12 months across 52 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
10Citations (12 mo)
60Total Citations
52Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-302.11 (Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer) is a priority foundation violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-302.11 — Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer

Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer
self-service unit such as buffet or salad bar.

— 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 4-302.11 citations
CountyCitations
Orange11
Levy7
Leon7
Alachua4
Dixie2
Gilchrist2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-302.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
D & M Corner Store INC Morriston 2 Mar 25, 2026
Jiffy 1559 Newberry 2 Jan 29, 2026
Green Apple Gainesville 2 Jan 20, 2026
Starfoodmart3 Salem 2 Dec 16, 2024
Country Quick Store Trenton 2 Sep 13, 2024
C K Mart Tallahassee 2 Dec 14, 2023
Jiffy Food Mart # 1553 Trenton 1 Mar 11, 2026
Mi Food Mart 2 Gainesville 1 Mar 10, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

D & M Corner Store INC, Morriston—

Retail Area - One tong utensil offered for two different pickled self-service items (pickled sausage and eggs).

Jiffy Food Mart # 1553, Trenton—

Retail Area - One tong utensil offered for two different pickled items (pickled sausage and eggs). Discussed with manager.

Mi Food Mart 2, Gainesville—

Retail Area - One tong utensil available for two pickled items offered for consumer self-service. Discussed with personnel.

Jiffy 1559, Newberry—

Jiffy service counter area - There was one set of tongs provided for three different varieties of pickled foods at the self-service food dispensing counter.

Jiffy/hardees #1530, Bronson—

Retail Area - One tong utensil available for three different pickled items for self-service (pickled eggs, sausage and pig's feet).

Super America Newberry INC, Gainesville—

Retail area - Two sets of tongs were provided for three varieties of self-dispensed pickled foods at self-service foods counter. Cos - Additional set of tongs was provided.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-302.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

47 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

42 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

34 co-citations

6-301.11

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

32 co-citations

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

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

27 co-citations

4-302.14

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

23 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-302.11?
FDACS citation 4-302.11 (Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer self-service unit such as buffet or salad bar.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-302.11 (Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 60 times across 52 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-302.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-302.11 (Food dispensing utensil not available for each container displayed at consumer) has been cited at 52 such facilities across Florida, with 10 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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