FDACS Citation 4-601.11(B): Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits

Overview

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 93 citations in the past 12 months across 516 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
93Citations (12 mo)
577Total Citations
516Facilities Cited

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
or other soil accumulation.

— 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 4-601.11(B) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade94
Palm Beach23
Broward19
Pinellas17
Marion17
St. Johns15

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-601.11(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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.

Gasnan2, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Carbon encrusted and burned on grease deposits found on the exterior of multiple cooking pots and pans.

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-601.11(B)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

566 co-citations

6-501.12

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

265 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

252 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

247 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

246 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

224 co-citations

References

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 577 times across 516 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 516 such facilities across Florida, with 93 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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