FDACS Citation 4-602.11(E): Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
FDACS citation 4-602.11(E) (Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 312 citations in the past 12 months across 1,075 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-602.11(E) (Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.
What the Code Says
4-602.11(E) — Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for
iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment
or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of
equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup
dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by
the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil or mold.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hillsborough | 7 |
| Orange | 4 |
| Palm Beach | 3 |
| Polk | 3 |
| Escambia | 2 |
| Columbia | 2 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jon's Place | Boca Raton | 2 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| New York New York Pizza Westchase | Tampa | 1 | Oct 31, 2023 |
| Subway 57136 | Lecanto | 1 | Oct 10, 2022 |
| Burger King Exp Airside 4-delt | Orlando | 1 | Aug 15, 2022 |
| A Taste of Chef Tae¿s Trap Kitchen | Crestview | 1 | Aug 2, 2022 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Vw Circle K - 2708626, Tampa—
Retail Area: Soiled nozzles of Coca Cola and Pepsi spouts of soda machine. COS: Nozzles properly cleaned and sanitized and 24 hour cleaning and sanitizing requirements discussed with management.
Starbucks Union Street Station, Gainesville—
Back room: Buildup of mold like substance inside of ice machine behind deflector plate. Buildup of lime scale on bottom edge of deflector plate. COS: item was wash, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.
Solberry Smoothies, Ormond Beach—
Food service: black mold like substance build up on components of under the counter ice maker. COS: Manger emptied and washed rinsed and sanitized interior of ice machine.
Super Star K # 4100, Lauderdale Lakes—
Backroom - Black mold-like grime encrusted on the interior of the ice machine. COS, ice machine was washed, rinsed and sanitized during the inspection.
Ice Cream's Bar B Que, Tampa—
Warewashing area: Black mold-like build-up inside ice maker. Stop-use order for ice maker.
A Plus Store #40466h, Ormond Beach—
Retail: Nozzles for fountain beverage machine found with a build-up of residue and not cleaned every 24 hours. Manager states that nozzles are cleaned weekly. COS: Manager removed nozzles and washed, rinsed and sanitized them prior to continued use.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-602.11(E)
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
5-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
6-301.11
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 4-602.11(E)?
- FDACS citation 4-602.11(E) (Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold.
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-602.11(E) (Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1117 times across 1,075 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-602.11(E)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-602.11(E) (Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control) has been cited at 1,075 such facilities across Florida, with 312 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.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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