FDACS Citation 4-602.11(C): Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for

Overview

FDACS citation 4-602.11(C) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for) is a Priority violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 127 citations in the past 12 months across 699 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
127Citations (12 mo)
723Total Citations
699Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-602.11(C) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-602.11(C) — Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for
safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative
cleaning frequency not met.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 4-602.11(C) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade47
Pinellas42
Palm Beach31
St. Johns22
Volusia22
Broward17

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-602.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bagelicious Deli and Bakery Ocala 2 Feb 12, 2026
Afsan & Thiham Enterprise INC. Okeechobee 2 Dec 19, 2025
Delicias of Portugal Bakery II Palm Coast 2 Nov 7, 2025
New York Mart Establishment #: 412068 Sunset Strip Sunrise 2 Nov 4, 2025
Fadded Ape 9318 Tampa 2 Oct 20, 2025
Rubio's Real Mexican Food Store Mascotte 2 Sep 9, 2025
One Island Kitchen Orlando 2 Sep 4, 2025
M & a's Seafood House Winter Haven 2 Aug 20, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Vw Publix 1376, Gainesville—

Kitchen: Knife, cutting board and rolling matt, all in contact with Time/temperature controlled for safety foods, in use for over 4 hours. COS item was moved, washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection. x

Planet Smoothie, Lake Mary—

Service Area: Blender cups used for TCS (time/temperature control for safety) food not cleaned after 4 hours of continued use. At 12:00 person in charge stated that the blender cups were put in use at 07:30. (COS) Utensils were washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection. See stop use and release order. x

Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—

Meat department: The band saw is not cleaned at a frequency of 4 hours or less. COS: The proper cleaning procedures were reviewed the department head and the equipment was cleaned properly. x

Starbucks Union Street Station, Gainesville—

Front line: Tongs used to grab unwrapped sandwiches in use over 4 hours without a wash, rinse and sanitization step. COS: items were moved and sanitized during inspection. x

Bj's Wholesale Club INC # 0032, Royal Palm Beach—

Deli department: Deli slicer in use from 6 am not clean and sanitized at 11 am during visit. COS: Equipment were taken apart and move to three compartment sink to be washed and sanitized during visit. Y x

Cali Cafe, Riverview—

Warewashing area: Food contact utensils and equipment used for temperature controlled for food safety foods on a continuous basis are not cleaned and sanitized every four hours of continuous use. COS: Sanitizer preparation and testing demonstrated for employees. Dishes cleaned, sanitized and air dried during inspection. Four hour cleaning requirement reviewed with food manager. Y x Print Date: 3/24/2026 Page 1 of 3 20 P Citation Description: Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. 3-501.16(A)(2) P Observation: Kitchen area: Raw shell Eggs held at ambient temperature measure 60 F. COS: Eggs returned to proper refrigeration. Sliced ham and cheese held in sandwich prep cooler measures 46 F and 50 F respectively. COS: Ham and cheese quick chilled in freezer before returning to proper refrigeration. Temperature lowered on sandwich prep cooler to accommodate frequent opening during meal rush.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-602.11(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

657 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

397 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

348 co-citations

6-501.12

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

315 co-citations

4-501.11

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

298 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

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

288 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-602.11(C)?
FDACS citation 4-602.11(C) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for) is a Priority violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned throughout the day at least every 4 hours. Exception criteria for an alternative cleaning frequency not met.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-602.11(C) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 723 times across 699 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-602.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-602.11(C) (Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for) has been cited at 699 such facilities across Florida, with 127 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.

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