FDACS Citation 4-602.13: Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to

Overview

FDACS citation 4-602.13 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 411 citations in the past 12 months across 1,255 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
411Citations (12 mo)
1,309Total Citations
1,255Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-602.13 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-602.13 — Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to
preclude accumulation of soil residue.

— 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 4-602.13 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas118
Polk77
Pasco51
Miami-Dade47
Volusia35
Sarasota34

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-602.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen Tampa 3 Mar 23, 2026
Quick King Store # 0024 Bunnell 3 Nov 5, 2025
Shop N Go Webster 2 Mar 30, 2026
Canaveral Meats Cape Canaveral 2 Feb 4, 2026
Dollar General # 01366 Fort Meade 2 Jan 23, 2026
Kurdi Fresh Seafood Market Lake City 2 Dec 30, 2025
The Fresh Market #191 Jupiter 2 Dec 19, 2025
Best Choice Meats Fort Pierce 2 Dec 17, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Fast Freddys Establishment #: 395111, Perry—

Kitchen area: Handles to refrigerator and freezer are unclean with an accumulation of food residues. Shelving is unclean with an accumulation of food residues.

Starbucks Union Street Station, Gainesville—

Front line: Buildup of debris on shelving inside of cabinet under coffee grinding machine.

Kung Fu Tea/token Ramen, Tampa—

Front Food Processing Area: Old food buildup on handles of drawers and inside under drawers in cooler under stove top. Old food buildup between stove tops. Back Prep Area: Old food at bottom of large silver freezer.

7-eleven # 33018a, Tampa—

Food Service Area: Old food buildup on handles of reach in freezer and cooler. Warewashing Area: Old food buildup on handles of large silver freezer. Walk In Cooler: Black mold-like buildup on bottom soda rack.

Dollar General # 17880, South Sebring—

Back area- excess dried food residue buildup on the bottom of the storage/overstock cooler unit.

Kwik Stop, Fort Lauderdale—

Retail area- Coffee station-Accumulation of old food debris around nozzle area of coffee machines, on counter and inside cabinets .Cashier area- Soil and grease build around burners and sides of cooking range/gridde. Kitchen area- Soil build up on sides of prep table, on top and sides of cooking range

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-602.13

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,047 co-citations

6-501.12

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

622 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

569 co-citations

5-501.11

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

465 co-citations

6-301.11

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

389 co-citations

4-501.11

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

381 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-602.13?
FDACS citation 4-602.13 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residue.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-602.13 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1309 times across 1,255 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-602.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-602.13 (Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to) has been cited at 1,255 such facilities across Florida, with 411 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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