FDACS Citation 4-502.13(B): Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than

Overview

FDACS citation 4-502.13(B) (Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 29 citations in the past 12 months across 159 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
29Citations (12 mo)
166Total Citations
159Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-502.13(B) (Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-502.13(B) — Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than

Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than
one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.

— 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(B) citations
CountyCitations
Pasco11
Pinellas11
Volusia9
Palm Beach9
Polk8
Sarasota6

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-502.13(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
7-eleven # 32425 Boynton Beach 2 Apr 3, 2026
7-eleven Store #37745a Zephyrhills 2 Oct 28, 2025
Circle K # 7562 Bushnell 2 Oct 30, 2024
Circle K Store # 2110 Sanford 2 Mar 21, 2023
7-eleven # 25975a Lake Mary 2 Feb 1, 2023
7-eleven Store #32706b Clermont 1 Apr 1, 2026
7-eleven #10256a Seminole 1 Mar 31, 2026
7-eleven #16533a Zephyrhills 1 Mar 25, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

7-eleven Store #32706b, Clermont—

Retail: Dispensing tube used for bulk milk not cut at a diagonal. Dispenser is located next to coffee area.

7-eleven #16533a, Zephyrhills—

Retail area: Bulk milk dispenser tubes of Half and Half and French vanilla in Chilled Creamer units not cut according to manufacturer's specifications.

7-eleven #32782, Wesley Chapel—

Retail area: Bulk milk dispenser tubes in Chilled Creamer unit not cut according to manufacturer's specifications. COS: Person in charge cut the tubes according to the manufacturer's specifications.

A Plus Store #40466h, Ormond Beach—

Retail: Nozzles on the creamer cooler cut leaving more than an inch protruding from chilled dispensing head and not cut at an angle.

Circle K # 8959, Winter Park—

Retail Area: Coffee milk dispenser's Half n Half tube is protruding longer than an inch and not cut diagonally.

Dodge Store # 0910, Panama City—

Retail coffee: International Delight creamer machine had tubing longer than one inch protruding from the dispensing head and it was not cut on the diagonal.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-502.13(B)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

84 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

81 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

63 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

61 co-citations

6-501.12

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

61 co-citations

3-501.17(B)

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and

49 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-502.13(B)?
FDACS citation 4-502.13(B) (Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-502.13(B) (Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 166 times across 159 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-502.13(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-502.13(B) (Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than) has been cited at 159 such facilities across Florida, with 29 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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