FDACS Citation 4-603.16: Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and

Overview

FDACS citation 4-603.16 (Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and) 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 10 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)
10Total Citations
10Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-603.16 (Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-603.16 — Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and

Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and
cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted by use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and
before sanitizing when using a manual warewashing method, or use of a nondistinct water rinse that is
integrated in the application of sanitizer solution when using a warewashing machine, alternative
warewashing equipment with a detergent-sanitizer or a detergent-sanitizer for a warewashing system for
CIP equipment.

— 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 4-603.16 citations
CountyCitations
Suwannee1
Polk1
Sumter1
Pinellas1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-603.16
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Busy Bee# 7 Lake City 1 Mar 27, 2025
Sprouts Farmers Market The Villages 1 Jan 24, 2025
Harveys #1710 Lakeland 1 Oct 14, 2022
The Fresh Market # 0030 Clearwater 1 Jul 11, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Sprouts Farmers Market, The Villages—

Bakery: employee skipped rinse step in warewashing procedures. Employee scrubbed pan with soap and placed directly in sanitizer. COS: Employee was provided guidance on proper washing procedures, changed sanitizer solution, and rewashed items correctly.

Harveys #1710, Lakeland—

Seafood- Employee placed washed plastic containers into sanitizer prior to rinsing. COS, employee washed, rinsed and sanitized the plastic containers. x

The Fresh Market # 0030, Clearwater—

Produce: Employee began to sanitize utensil immediately after washing it with soap without rinsing it. COS: Employee properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized utensil. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-603.16

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Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

12 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

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5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

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4-501.11

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

6 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

5 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

5 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-603.16?
FDACS citation 4-603.16 (Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and cleaning chemicals are removed or diluted by use of a distinct, separate water rinse after washing and before sanitizing when using a manual warewashing method, or use of a nondistinct water rinse that is integrated in the application of sanitizer solution when using a warewashing machine, alternative warewashing equipment with a detergent-sanitizer or a detergent-sanitizer for a warewashing system for CIP equipment.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-603.16 (Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 10 times across 10 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-603.16?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-603.16 (Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and) has been cited at 10 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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