FDACS Citation 4-601.11(B): Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits
FDACS citation 4-601.11(B) (Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 181 citations in the past 12 months across 513 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 4-601.11(B) (Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
4-601.11(B) — Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits
Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
or other soil accumulation.
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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 94 |
| Palm Beach | 23 |
| Broward | 19 |
| Marion | 17 |
| Pinellas | 17 |
| St. Johns | 15 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Bakery | Miami | 3 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Yovi's Fish | Miami | 3 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Hb's BBQ | Vero Beach | 2 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Galafresh Farms | Lake Worth | 2 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Bagelicious Deli and Bakery | Ocala | 2 | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Presidente Supermarket # 0031 | Miami | 2 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Afsan & Thiham Enterprise INC. | Okeechobee | 2 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Shree Hanumanji INC | High Springs | 2 | Dec 17, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
The Fresh Market # 218, Boca Raton—
Bakery: heavy carbon like substance accumulated on the curve baking screens. Food service: Heavy grease and soil build accumulated on panini presser.
Hb's BBQ, Vero Beach—
Processing - food debris and grease build up throughout oven and cooking station areas.
Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—
Bakery: Heavy accumulation of baked on food debris on sheet pans stored on rolling cart.
Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—
Bakery: Heavy accumulation of baked on food debris on sheet pans stored on rolling cart. Deli/Hot Foods area: Carbon build-up on outside of pots and pans being used and stored.
Bagelicious Deli and Bakery, Ocala—
Back room: Large amount of carbon buildup on pans and muffin baking pans stored on shelf above prep table.
Walmart #3782 (main), Orlando—
Bakery Department: Heavy carbon build up on baking sheet trays used for baking bread.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-601.11(B)
6-501.11
6-501.12
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(1)
3-501.16(A)(2)
4-501.11
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 4-601.11(B)?
- FDACS citation 4-601.11(B) (Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits or other soil accumulation.
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-601.11(B) (Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 574 times across 513 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-601.11(B)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-601.11(B) (Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits) has been cited at 513 such facilities across Florida, with 181 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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