FDACS Citation 4-303.11: Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to

Overview

FDACS citation 4-303.11 (Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 61 citations in the past 12 months across 231 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
61Citations (12 mo)
235Total Citations
231Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-303.11 (Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-303.11 — Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to

Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to
sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation.

— 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 4-303.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade21
Pinellas17
Polk14
Palm Beach8
Hillsborough7
Volusia7

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-303.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
101 Liquor and Wine Center Corp. Oakland Park 2 Jan 6, 2026
Red Barn Fast Lane Deland 2 Dec 10, 2024
Ara Food Store 1 Tampa 1 Apr 1, 2026
Seven Brothers Foodmart Lakeland 1 Mar 31, 2026
Tasty Foods LLC Davie 1 Mar 27, 2026
Japan Cafe Sunrise 1 Mar 27, 2026
Metro Meat Market Tampa 1 Mar 24, 2026
Skyview Food Mart LLC Lakeland 1 Mar 2, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Ara Food Store 1, Tampa—

Warewashing area: No sanitizer solution available at 3 compartment sink. COS: Sanitizer solution chlorine was obtained.

Seven Brothers Foodmart, Lakeland—

Food service area: No sanitizer available. COS: Sanitizer obtained during inspection.

Tasty Foods LLC, Davie—

Ware Washing Area: Detergent and sanitizer solutions were not available at the three-compartment sink during the inspection. COS: Detergent and sanitizer solution was provided during inspection.

Japan Cafe, Sunrise—

Ware Washing Area: Sanitizer solution was not available at the three-compartment sink during the inspection. COS: Sanitizer solution was provided during inspection.

Metro Meat Market, Tampa—

Meat department and Kitchen warewashing areas: No sanitizer solution available at 3 compartment sinks. COS: Sanitizer solution chlorine was obtained.

Skyview Food Mart LLC, Lakeland—

Back Room: No sanitizer for cleaning of equipment and utensils was available during visit. COS: Person in charge provided chlorine sanitizer during the visit.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-303.11

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

160 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

153 co-citations

4-302.14

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

146 co-citations

6-301.11

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

121 co-citations

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

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

110 co-citations

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

95 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-303.11?
FDACS citation 4-303.11 (Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to sanitize equipment and utensils not provided and available for use during all hours of operation.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-303.11 (Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 235 times across 231 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-303.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-303.11 (Cleaning agent used to clean equipment and utensils or chemical sanitizer used to) has been cited at 231 such facilities across Florida, with 61 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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