FDACS Citation 4-501.19: Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at

Overview

FDACS citation 4-501.19 (Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 9 citations in the past 12 months across 27 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
9Citations (12 mo)
27Total Citations
27Facilities Cited

Citation 4-501.19 — Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-501.19 — Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at

Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at
less than 110°F or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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 4-501.19 citations
CountyCitations
Manatee2
Volusia2
Polk2
Pinellas2
Pasco1
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-501.19
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Save a Step Petersburg 1 Feb 13, 2026
Chevron Fowler Tampa 1 Dec 10, 2025
Victory Lane Riverview 1 Dec 4, 2025
Rdg Lv Enterprises Miami 1 Feb 28, 2025
Los Amigos Supermercado Tampa 1 Oct 30, 2024
Bravo Supermarket Riverview 1 Sep 12, 2024
Vw Publix 0422 Orange City 1 Jul 7, 2023
Jmc Food Market INC Orlando 1 Feb 17, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Chevron Fowler, Tampa—

Warewashing area: No hot water available in the 3 compartment sink. Stop-use order issued for all processing/food service.

Victory Lane, Riverview—

Warewashing area: No hot water at three compartment sink. COS: Hot water was provided.

Rdg Lv Enterprises, Miami—

Food Service- Hot water was not available in the washing compartment at the ware wash sink. COS, hot water was restored and checked by the inspector.

Los Amigos Supermercado, Tampa—

Warewashing area: No hot water at three compartment sink. COS: Hot water was provided.

Bravo Supermarket, Riverview—

Warewashing area: No hot water at three compartment sink. COS: Hot water was provided.

Vw Publix 0422, Orange City—

Deli-- Wash solution indicated 86 degrees F at the compartment of an in use warewash sink. COS-- Solution emptied and hot water verified exceeding 110 degrees F.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-501.19

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

20 co-citations

5-202.12(A)

Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least

14 co-citations

4-302.14

Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of

14 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

13 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

12 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

11 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-501.19?
FDACS citation 4-501.19 (Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at less than 110°F or the temperature specified on the cleaning agent manufacturer's label instructions.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-501.19 (Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 27 times across 27 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-501.19?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-501.19 (Temperature of the wash solution in manual warewashing equipment maintained at) has been cited at 27 such facilities across Florida, with 9 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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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