FDACS Citation 4-501.16: Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw
FDACS citation 4-501.16 (Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 6 citations in the past 12 months across 19 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 4-501.16 (Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
4-501.16 — Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw
Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
food or wash produce, or not cleaned before and after being used to wash wiping cloths. 4-501.16 (B)
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 |
|---|---|
| Levy | 3 |
| Suwannee | 1 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 |
| Lee | 1 |
| Pasco | 1 |
| Pinellas | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shop & Hop #1 | Fanning Springs | 2 | May 13, 2025 |
| Pan's Food Mart | Live Oak | 1 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Primo Water | Lehigh Acres | 1 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Indian Pass General Store | Joe | 1 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| Sunshine011 LLC | High Springs | 1 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Save-a-lot # 24918 | Clewiston | 1 | Jul 17, 2024 |
| Jiffy Food Mart # 1553 | Trenton | 1 | Jan 24, 2024 |
| Fns Food Store INC | Homestead | 1 | Apr 18, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Primo Water, Lehigh Acres—
Kitchen Area- Employee ware washing and prepping raw chicken at three compartment sink. (COS) Employee removed detergent solution and cleaned/sanitized sink.
Shop & Hop #1, Fanning Springs—
Ware Washing Area - Observed ware wash sink used to store boxes and other miscellaneous items. Discussed with management concerning the need to have the ware washing equipment available for proper sanitization of equipment and utensils.
Indian Pass General Store, Joe—
Ware wash area: Ware wash sink observed with sand and splatter spots like substance inside and a mop and dusting tool above the sanitize compartment of the ware wash sink. Knife, Cooking Spice And Chemical Store above the sink. COS Ware wash sink was cleaned and sanitized during the inspection, all items above the ware wash sink were removed and relocated.
Sunshine011 LLC, High Springs—
Back Room Area - Ware wash sink was used to store backpack and hand-held blowers. COS - Blowers were removed and the ware wash sink was sanitized before completion of the inspection.
Save-a-lot # 24918, Clewiston—
MEAT: processing chicken and cleaning equipment in the sink at the same time (cos) sink cleaned
Shop & Hop #1, Fanning Springs—
Ware Washing Area - Observed ware wash sink used to store boxes and other miscellaneous items. Discussed with management concerning the need to have the ware washing equipment available for proper sanitization of equipment and utensils.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-501.16
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
6-301.14
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
4-601.11(C)
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 4-501.16?
- FDACS citation 4-501.16 (Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw food or wash produce, or not cleaned before and after being used to wash wiping cloths. 4-501.16 (B)
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-501.16 (Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 20 times across 19 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-501.16?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-501.16 (Warewashing sink not cleaned and sanitized before and after being used to thaw) has been cited at 19 such facilities across Florida, with 6 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.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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