FDACS Citation 4-501.18: Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean

Overview

FDACS citation 4-501.18 (Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 4 citations in the past 12 months across 12 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

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

FDACS citation 4-501.18 (Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-501.18 — Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean

Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean.

— 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 4-501.18 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade2
Palm Beach2
Lee1
Broward1
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-501.18
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Primo Water Lehigh Acres 1 Jun 4, 2025
Kwik Stop Australian Ave Mangonia Park 1 Apr 16, 2025
Vw Top Value 2 Miami 1 Oct 3, 2024
Vw Sprouts 612 Tampa 1 May 17, 2023
Vw Publix 0070 Fort Lauderdale 1 Jan 31, 2023
Nothing Bundt Cakes Miami 1 Dec 5, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Vw Top Value 2, Miami—

Kitchen area - sanitizer solution not maintained clean. Cos, solution was discarded and a new one was prepared correctly.

Vw Sprouts 612, Tampa—

Meat department- scrubber and wall-attached hose nozzle stored in quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution in the warewashing sanitizer basin. COS- the sanitizer solution was discarded during the visit. x

Vw Publix 0070, Fort Lauderdale—

Deli department- Sanitizer solution in sanitizer basin of 3-compartment sink not kept clean. COSsanitizer was drained, compartment was washed ,rinse and fill with clean sanitation solution during inspection x

Nothing Bundt Cakes, Miami—

Food processing- Food particles found in quaternary sanitizer solution in use at three compartment sink. COS, sanitizer solution was drained and remade during inspection. x Print Date: 12/5/2022 Page 1 of 3 47 Citation Description: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris. 4-601.11(C) Observation: Food processing- Multiple heavily carbon encrusted pans and cake tins found stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-501.18

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

12 co-citations

4-501.11

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

6 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

6 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

6 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

5 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

4 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-501.18?
FDACS citation 4-501.18 (Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-501.18 (Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 12 times across 12 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-501.18?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-501.18 (Wash, rinse, and sanitizer solutions not maintained clean) has been cited at 12 such facilities across Florida, with 4 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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