FDACS Citation 4-5٥1.11: Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition: equipment component not

Overview

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.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
1Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

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
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:

— 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 4-5٥1.11 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-5٥1.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
4 Points Market Establishment #: 259234 Boynton Beach 1 May 7, 2025

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-5٥1.11

References

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.

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