FDACS Citation 4-401.11(A): Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of

Overview

FDACS citation 4-401.11(A) (Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 3 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
1Citations (12 mo)
3Total Citations
3Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-401.11(A) (Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-401.11(A) — Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of

Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of
cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles
located in a toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to
intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open
stairwells or other sources of contamination; or equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food, or
cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils located in a locker room. 4-401.11(A) and (B)

— 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 4-401.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Volusia1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-401.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Beast Coast Nutrition Orange City 1 Mar 10, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Beast Coast Nutrition, Orange City—

Food Service-- The countertop ice bin below the handwash sink towel dispenser is splash marked. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-401.11(A)

4-402.11

Equipment that is fixed because it is not easily moveable not installed with space to

2 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

2 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

2 co-citations

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

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

1 co-citations

6-301.14

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

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-401.11(A)?
FDACS citation 4-401.11(A) (Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils, laundered linens, or single-service or single-use articles located in a toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination; or equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food, or cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils located in a locker room. 4-401.11(A) and (B)
How serious is FDACS violation 4-401.11(A) (Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 3 times across 3 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-401.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-401.11(A) (Equipment or cabinet used for the storage of food or cabinet used for the storage of) has been cited at 3 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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