FDACS Citation 4-602.11(A): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a
FDACS citation 4-602.11(A) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a) is a Priority violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 23 citations in the past 12 months across 65 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-602.11(A) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a) is a priority violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.
What the Code Says
4-602.11(A) — Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb or poultry; each time there is a change from
working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat food; between use with raw fruit or vegetables and with
time/temperature control for safety food; before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; or at
any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. 4-602.11(A) and (B) P
Priority Classification
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
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 |
|---|---|
| Polk | 5 |
| Volusia | 4 |
| Miami-Dade | 3 |
| Monroe | 2 |
| Orange | 2 |
| Union | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perrine's Produce | Port Orange | 3 | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC | Islamorada | 1 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Doral Station IV | Doral | 1 | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Wards Super Market | Gainesville | 1 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Vw Tropical Meat & Produce LLC | Kissimmee | 1 | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Vaca Sagrada INC Service Station | Homestead | 1 | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Sun Stop #0314 | Lake City | 1 | Oct 11, 2024 |
| Dunkin Donuts | Sebring | 1 | Aug 22, 2024 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Islamorada Gas & Grocery LLC, Islamorada—
Cashier Area - Wooden coffee knock board stored inside the trash can filled with trash. COS, see supplement. A stop use and release order was issued for the wooden knock board that was voluntarily discarded during the inspection and management decided to use an aluminum tray to discard the coffee grounds. x
Doral Station IV, Doral—
Food Service- Observed food employee knocking coffee grounds in the trash can filled with trash, filling with new coffee grounds and making coffee for customers. COS, espresso portafilter was washed, rinsed and sanitize during inspection. x
Wards Super Market, Gainesville—
Meat Department: Employee was cutting open bags of chicken, dropped knife on floor, picked knife up and continued to cut open bags of chicken. COS: Inspector spoke with employee and knife was changed out during inspection. x
Perrine's Produce, Port Orange—
Deli: in use cutting board and food preparation table not cleaned immediately after live flying insect landed on them. COS: cutting board and food preparation tables were washed rinsed and sanitized. Y x Repeat COS Y o
Perrine's Produce, Port Orange—
Meat department/Deli: In use cutting board and food preparation table not cleaned immediately after live flying insect landed on them. COS: Cutting board and food preparation table were washed, rinsed and sanitized. Y x
Perrine's Produce, Port Orange—
Deli: In use cutting board and food preparation table not cleaned immediately after live flying insect landed on them. COS: Cutting board and food preparation table were washed, rinsed and sanitized. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-602.11(A)
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(1)
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-302.11(A)(1)
2-301.14
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 4-602.11(A)?
- FDACS citation 4-602.11(A) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a) is a Priority violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a different type of raw animal food such as beef, fish, lamb or poultry; each time there is a change from working with raw foods to working with ready-to-eat food; between use with raw fruit or vegetables and with time/temperature control for safety food; before using or storing a food temperature measuring device; or at any time during the operation when contamination may have occurred. 4-602.11(A) and (B) P
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-602.11(A) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 67 times across 65 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-602.11(A)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-602.11(A) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not cleaned before each use with a) has been cited at 65 such facilities across Florida, with 23 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
- A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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.
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