FDACS Citation 4-5٥1.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not
FDACS citation 4-5٥1.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 4-5٥1.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
4-5٥1.11 — Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not
Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part
of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a
container is opened. 4-5٥1.11
Obsecration: Food processing: Right side door not closing properly on two door cooler next to bakery case
and found with ambient temperature of 43 degrees F and unable to maintain temperature controlled foods
at 41 degrees F or less, stop Use Order issued, see supplement.
Initial if all stated observations have been corrected:
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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Points Market Establishment #: 259234 | Boynton Beach | 1 | May 7, 2025 |
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-5٥1.11
2-103.11(A)-(N)
3-501.16(A)(2)
4-904.11
3-201.11
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
4-601.11
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 4-5٥1.11?
- FDACS citation 4-5٥1.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications; or cutting or piercing part of can opener not kept sharp to minimize the creation of metal fragments that can contaminate food when a container is opened. 4-5٥1.11 Obsecration: Food processing: Right side door not closing properly on two door cooler next to bakery case and found with ambient temperature of 43 degrees F and unable to maintain temperature controlled foods at 41 degrees F or less, stop Use Order issued, see supplement. Initial if all stated observations have been corrected:
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-5٥1.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-5٥1.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-5٥1.11 (Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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