FDACS Citation 4-501.15: Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the

Overview

FDACS citation 4-501.15 (Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the) 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 3 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)
3Total Citations
3Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-501.15 (Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-501.15 — Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the

Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the
machine's data plate or other manufacturer’s instructions; or warewashing machine's conveyor speed or
automatic cycle times not accurately timed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

— 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 4-501.15 citations
CountyCitations
St. Johns1
Union1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-501.15
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Sam's Club # 6212 Orlando 1 Oct 29, 2024
Costco # 0357 Jacksonville 1 Apr 9, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Sam's Club # 6212, Orlando—

Bakery Department: Mechanical dishwasher did not reach the minimum required temperature of 150 degrees F during the wash cycle and did not reach 180-195 degrees F during the rinse cycle as required by the data plate. COS: Dish machine was repaired during inspection.

Costco # 0357, Jacksonville—

Kitchen - Warewash machine does not meet the temperature required per the manufactures data plate. (COS) Machine adjusted and minimum standards restored.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-501.15

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

2 co-citations

2-303.11

Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on

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4-501.11

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

2 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

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

6-301.11

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

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-501.15?
FDACS citation 4-501.15 (Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the machine's data plate or other manufacturer’s instructions; or warewashing machine's conveyor speed or automatic cycle times not accurately timed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-501.15 (Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the)?
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 4-501.15?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-501.15 (Warewash machine or its auxiliary components not operated in accordance with the) has been cited at 3 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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