FDACS Citation 4-502.13(A): Single-service or single-use articles reused

Overview

FDACS citation 4-502.13(A) (Single-service or single-use articles reused) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 20 citations in the past 12 months across 57 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
20Citations (12 mo)
58Total Citations
57Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-502.13(A) (Single-service or single-use articles reused) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-502.13(A) — Single-service or single-use articles reused

Single-service or single-use articles reused.

— 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 4-502.13(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade8
Volusia6
St. Lucie4
St. Johns2
Pinellas2
Palm Beach2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-502.13(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Grocery Outlet 7716 Lynn Haven 1 Apr 2, 2026
Sarahs Tent Aventura 1 Apr 1, 2026
Galafresh Farms Lake Worth 1 Feb 2, 2026
Deland Shop and Smile LLC Deland 1 Jan 23, 2026
Golden Meals Deland 1 Dec 22, 2025
Dominos Pizza 5168 Fort Pierce 1 Nov 17, 2025
Kolos Usa LLC Hallandale Beach 1 Nov 14, 2025
Myakka City Grocery Myakka City 1 Oct 15, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Grocery Outlet 7716, Lynn Haven—

Smoke room: Single-service aluminum pans were being washed, rinsed and sanitized to be used again for food. COS: Person in charge let employees know that they are not allowed to do that and had them use new aluminum pans.

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Bakery Area: Single service boxes from packaged meat used to store unpackaged baked rolls. COS: Rolls voluntarily removed and placed in plastic lined container.

Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—

Bakery: Used pint size plastic containers stored on drying rack at three-compartment sink after washing. COS: Items discarded.

Deland Shop and Smile LLC, Deland—

Food service: Tilapia skinless fillets bag used to store raw bacon for food service. COS: bag of bacon stored improperly in Tilapia bag was voluntarily discarded under citation 97.

Golden Meals, Deland—

Kitchen: Single use plastic container stored in bulk dry black bean container. COS: Single use plastic container discarded by management.

Dominos Pizza 5168, Fort Pierce—

Bakery: Single use jugs used as scoops to dispense various bulk items. COS: Cut jugs were removed from foods and voluntarily discarded. See Stop Use Order and release.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-502.13(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

84 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

40 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

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

36 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

30 co-citations

5-205.11

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

28 co-citations

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

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

27 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-502.13(A)?
FDACS citation 4-502.13(A) (Single-service or single-use articles reused) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Single-service or single-use articles reused.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-502.13(A) (Single-service or single-use articles reused)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 58 times across 57 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-502.13(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-502.13(A) (Single-service or single-use articles reused) has been cited at 57 such facilities across Florida, with 20 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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