FDACS Citation 4-601.11(C): Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

Overview

FDACS citation 4-601.11(C) (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 377 citations in the past 12 months across 1,955 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
377Citations (12 mo)
2,083Total Citations
1,955Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-601.11(C) (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food) 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(C) — Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food
residue or other debris.

— 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(C) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach140
Miami-Dade133
Pinellas102
St. Lucie100
Polk99
Volusia91

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-601.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Nd's Corner Store Sanford 4 Feb 18, 2025
Bagelicious Deli and Bakery Ocala 3 Feb 12, 2026
Bearss Food Mart Tampa 3 Feb 4, 2026
Delicias of Portugal Bakery II Palm Coast 3 Nov 21, 2025
Jimmie's Auto/truck Plaza & the Red Onion Grill Lee 3 Oct 29, 2025
Nuevo Siglo Supermarket Miami 3 Oct 23, 2025
Tasty Island Cuisine / Soul Food LLC Deland 3 Sep 17, 2025
Walmart # 5704 Port St Lucie 3 Aug 21, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Island Vibes, Pompano Beach—

Food Service - Old food residue, dust and debris accumulated on exterior surface of multiple food bins.

Kooler Ice - Aliana Meat Market, Tampa—

Meat back area: Brown residue build-up observed on bottom part of top metal frame of food storage rack in walk-in cooler.

Love's Travel Stop # 0228, Polk City—

Arby's- Fountain drink machine near cash register had a build up sticky residue. COSFountain drink machine was cleaned and sanitized during inspection.

7-eleven Store #32706b, Clermont—

Hot food line: build up debris on top of door to reach in freezer. Reach in freezer located under counter next to oven. Hot food line: build up debris on to of counter under roller grills and sandwich press.Walk-in cooler: build up debris and mold like substance on the shelves used for can bottle drinks. Back room: The spray nozzle of the three compartment sink had build-up on nozzle and handle.

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Outside of ice machine and the ice door with soil build up. COS: Cleaned at time of inspection.

Quoc Huong Oriental Market, Margate—

Backroom - Walk in cooler fan guards found with heavy dust accumulation. Retail - Old food residue, dust and debris accumulated on shelves of retail cold units and walk in cooler.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-601.11(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,738 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,022 co-citations

6-501.12

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

934 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

717 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

628 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

619 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-601.11(C)?
FDACS citation 4-601.11(C) (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue or other debris.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-601.11(C) (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2083 times across 1,955 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-601.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-601.11(C) (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food) has been cited at 1,955 such facilities across Florida, with 377 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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