FDACS Citation 4-402.12: Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or

Overview

FDACS citation 4-402.12 (Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 39 citations in the past 12 months across 232 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
39Citations (12 mo)
242Total Citations
232Facilities Cited

Citation 4-402.12 — Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-402.12 — Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or

Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or
elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or
counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch
clearance between the table and the equipment.

— 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 4-402.12 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach82
Miami-Dade19
Volusia13
Seminole9
Broward9
Pinellas6

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-402.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Jm Coffee Co Boca Raton 4 Apr 20, 2023
7-eleven # 32425 Boynton Beach 2 Apr 3, 2026
Bello Forno Ristorante Boca Raton 2 Aug 7, 2025
Orion Delray Beach 2 Apr 25, 2025
Shell 239 Miami 2 Jun 15, 2022
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #401 Pompano Beach 1 Apr 2, 2026
Gourmet Market French Specialties Boca Raton 1 Mar 27, 2026
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #89 Coral Springs 1 Mar 10, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

7-eleven # 32425, Boynton Beach—

Backroom area: Several display shelves in walk in cooler were not 6" inches off the floor.

The Meating Place # 0003, Boca Raton—

Backroom area: Air vented metal shelves in walk in freezer not 6" inches off the floor.

Pierogis & Sausages, Clearwater—

Deli area: hand washing sink is not sealed to the wall, Ware wash area: 3 compartment sink is not sealed to the wall

2nd Ave Market & Deli, Deerfield Bch—

Backroom area: Several air vented metal shelves in walk in cooler not 6" inches off the floor.

Tony's Deli & Market, Deerfield Beach—

Backroom area: Several storage shelves in walk in cooler were not 6" inches off the floor.

Bello Forno Ristorante, Boca Raton—

Processing area: Air vented metal storage shelves were not 6" inches off the floor.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-402.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

139 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

122 co-citations

6-301.11

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

89 co-citations

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

86 co-citations

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

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

85 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

84 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-402.12?
FDACS citation 4-402.12 (Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or elevated on legs that provide at least a 6-inch clearance between the floor and the equipment; or counter-mounted equipment that is not easily moveable not elevated on legs that provide at least a 4-inch clearance between the table and the equipment.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-402.12 (Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 242 times across 232 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-402.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-402.12 (Floor-mounted equipment that is not easily movable not sealed to the floor or) has been cited at 232 such facilities across Florida, with 39 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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