FDACS Citation 4-603.15: Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink

Overview

FDACS citation 4-603.15 (Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 5 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
2Citations (12 mo)
5Total Citations
5Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-603.15 (Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-603.15 — Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink

Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink
compartments or a warewashing machine not disassembled as necessary to allow access of the detergent
solution to all parts; or equipment components or utensils not scrapped or rough cleaned to remove food
particle accumulation.

— 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 4-603.15 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach1
Volusia1
Collier1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-603.15
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Handy Food Store # 0075 Immokalee 1 Dec 22, 2025
Java Junction Daytona Beach 1 Sep 9, 2025
Lantana Chevron Lake Worth 1 Sep 13, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Handy Food Store # 0075, Immokalee—

Dish Area- Accumulation of debris inside three compartment spray nozzles. (COS) Employee cleaned and sanitized nozzles during inspection.

Java Junction, Daytona Beach—

Backroom: Food residue located inside of Hobart Mixer Bucket not properly washed, rinsed, sanitized, and air dried. Baker states that Hobart Mixer Bucket is sprayed out and poured into floor drain. COS: Inspector provided guidance on proper cleaning and sanitization of in place equipment. Manager Properly Washed, Rinsed, And Sanitized Bucket.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-603.15

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

3 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

3 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

3 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

3 co-citations

5-501.11

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

3 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-603.15?
FDACS citation 4-603.15 (Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink compartments or a warewashing machine not disassembled as necessary to allow access of the detergent solution to all parts; or equipment components or utensils not scrapped or rough cleaned to remove food particle accumulation.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-603.15 (Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 5 times across 5 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-603.15?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-603.15 (Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink) has been cited at 5 such facilities across Florida, with 2 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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