FDACS Citation 4-502.11(A): Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water

Overview

FDACS citation 4-502.11(A) (Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 39 citations in the past 12 months across 235 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
39Citations (12 mo)
243Total Citations
235Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-502.11(A) (Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-502.11(A) — Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water

Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water
pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the
intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)

— 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 4-502.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade30
Broward20
St. Johns9
Pinellas9
Palm Beach8
Hillsborough6

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-502.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Ocean Breeze Fish Market Tampa 3 Aug 29, 2024
Publix # 0402 Hallandale Beach 2 Oct 14, 2025
Dunkin Donuts Orlando 2 Aug 19, 2025
La Placita Supermarket Daytona Beach 2 Jul 28, 2025
La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057 Ocala 2 Jan 2, 2025
Heavy B's Barbeque Bronson 2 Aug 1, 2024
La Bottega Caffe Fort Lauderdale 2 Nov 4, 2022
Sarahs Tent Aventura 1 Apr 1, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Wall mounted digital thermometer on walk in cooler not recording temperature.

Marathon #0040, Miami—

Retail - Ambient air thermometer in walk-in cooler found in disrepair measuring -40*F.

World Market and Cafe, Hollywood—

Backroom Area: Digital thermometer inside walk in cooler not recording temperature.

Foodtown # 0802, West Palm Beach—

Kitchen- knives are rusted. Issued stop use and release. COS- knives voluntarily discarded during visit.

Dunkin Donuts, Davie—

Backroom Area: Door mounted digital thermometer on reach in freezer not recording temperature.

Tan Phat Oriental Market LLC, Tampa—

Meat counter: Mounted meat display cooler ambient air thermometer displays temperature as being 8 F and temperature measured 39 F.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-502.11(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

203 co-citations

5-205.11

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

101 co-citations

6-501.12

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

98 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

96 co-citations

4-501.11

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

93 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

89 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-502.11(A)?
FDACS citation 4-502.11(A) (Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water pressure, or water temperature measuring device not maintained in good repair or not accurate within the intended range of use. 4-502.11(A) and (C)
How serious is FDACS violation 4-502.11(A) (Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 243 times across 235 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-502.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-502.11(A) (Utensil not maintained in good repair or condition; or ambient air temperature, water) has been cited at 235 such facilities across Florida, with 39 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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