FDACS Citation 4-603.16: Washed utensils and equipment not rinsed so that abrasives are removed and
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 1 citations in the past 12 months across 10 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Suwannee | 1 |
| Polk | 1 |
| Sumter | 1 |
| Pinellas | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
6-501.11
5-205.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
4-501.11
2-501.11
4-601.11(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 4-603.16?
- 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 1 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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