FDACS Citation 4-501.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

Overview

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 443 citations in the past 12 months across 2,471 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
443Citations (12 mo)
2,743Total Citations
2,471Facilities Cited

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
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.

— 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 4-501.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade180
Pinellas121
Polk81
Palm Beach77
St. Johns68
Volusia66

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-501.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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.

Jimmy P's Butcher Shop & Cafe, Bonita Springs—

MEAT CUTTING ROOM: Knife in-use on cutting board with broken tip. COS: Person in charge voluntarily removed from service. MEAT PACKING ROOM: Knife on wall-mounted knife rack with broken tip. COS: Person in charge voluntarily removed from service.

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

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-501.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,967 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

1,511 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,248 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

944 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

871 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

818 co-citations

References

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 2743 times across 2,471 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 2,471 such facilities across Florida, with 443 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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