FDACS Citation 4-603.15: Fixed equipment or equipment or utensils that are too large for warewashing in sink
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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Volusia | 1 |
| Collier | 1 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
2-103.11(O)
5-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
3-302.11(A)(1)
2-102.11(A)
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 4-603.15?
- 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.
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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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