FDACS Citation 4-502.13(B): Bulk milk container dispensing tube not cut on the diagonal or cut leaving more than
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 44 citations in the past 12 months across 155 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
one inch protruding from the chilled dispensing head.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Pasco | 11 |
| Pinellas | 11 |
| Palm Beach | 9 |
| Volusia | 9 |
| Polk | 8 |
| Sarasota | 6 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
5-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
3-501.16(A)(1)
5-205.11
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
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 161 times across 155 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 155 such facilities across Florida, with 44 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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