FDACS Citation 4-603.13: Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or

Overview

FDACS citation 4-603.13 (Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

Citation 4-603.13 — Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-603.13 — Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or

Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or
baskets or onto conveyors in a position that exposes the items to the unobstructed spray from all cycles
and allows the items to drain.

— 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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-603.13

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

1 co-citations

4-501.14

Warewashing equipment; sinks, basins or other receptacles used for washing or

1 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

1 co-citations

6-301.11

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

1 co-citations

7-201.11

Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,

1 co-citations

4-501.12

Surfaces that are subject to scratching or scoring not resurfaced or discarded when

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-603.13?
FDACS citation 4-603.13 (Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or baskets or onto conveyors in a position that exposes the items to the unobstructed spray from all cycles and allows the items to drain.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-603.13 (Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-603.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-603.13 (Soiled items to be cleaned in a warewashing machine not loaded into racks, trays, or) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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