FDACS Citation 4-501.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
FDACS citation 4-501.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 934 citations in the past 12 months across 2,432 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-501.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.
What the Code Says
4-501.11 — Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 180 |
| Pinellas | 121 |
| Polk | 81 |
| Palm Beach | 77 |
| St. Johns | 67 |
| Volusia | 66 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrine's Produce | Port Orange | 6 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Key Food Supermarket #4256 | Winter Garden | 4 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Meat Emporium | Orlando | 4 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| Fresh Florida Fisheries LLC | Miami | 3 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Vw Triple Family Market | Astor | 3 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Sedanos Supermarket # 0040 | Orlando | 3 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Fadded Ape 9318 | Tampa | 3 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Bravo Supermarket | Orange City | 3 | Oct 29, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Smoothie King #2121, Tarpon Springs—
Front Food Service Area: Reach in cooler had ambient temperature above 41 degrees F (45F-48F). Manager was able to adjust temperature lower to reach 41 degrees F.
Ocean Breeze Street Foods LLC, Palm Bay—
Retail: Reach in display cooler has internal temperature of 47-50 degrees F. See supplement
Racetrac # 0165, Tampa—
Retail Area: Cheese/Chili dispenser not maintaining foods at 135 F or above. Ambient thermometer on unit shows 80 F. Stop Use Order issued.
Sarahs Tent, Aventura—
Processing Area: Mixer at entrance of the kitchen with chipping and peeling paint.
Dunkin Donuts # Pc 330235, Deland—
Front area: Quaternary Ammonium sanitizer in bucket is too low reading 0 PPM. COS: Sanitizer solution was remade and concentration criteria met during inspection. x
Antojitos Mexicanos Bendicion, Fort Pierce—
Kitchen- Chlorine sanitizer in the sink had a concentration of 25 PPM when tested. COSChlorine bleach was added and the sanitizer was re-tested at 50 PPM. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-501.11
6-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-501.11
6-501.12
3-501.16(A)(1)
5-205.11
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 4-501.11?
- FDACS citation 4-501.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened.
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-501.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2695 times across 2,432 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-501.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-501.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not) has been cited at 2,432 such facilities across Florida, with 934 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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