FDACS Citation 4-401.11(C): Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from

Overview

FDACS citation 4-401.11(C) (Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-401.11(C) (Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-401.11(C) — Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from

Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from
contamination, or located where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped
single-service and single-use articles.

— 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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-401.11(C)

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

3 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

2 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

2 co-citations

5-203.11

At least one handwashing sink, or number of handwashing sinks necessary for their

2 co-citations

6-201.18

Studs, joists, or rafters exposed in areas subject to moisture

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-401.11(C)?
FDACS citation 4-401.11(C) (Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from contamination, or located where there is exposed food; clean equipment, utensils, or linens; or unwrapped single-service and single-use articles.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-401.11(C) (Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-401.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-401.11(C) (Mechanical clothes washer or dryer not located so that it is protected from) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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