FDACS Citation 4-702.11: Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning
FDACS citation 4-702.11 (Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning) is a Priority violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 111 citations in the past 12 months across 388 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-702.11 (Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning) is a priority violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.
What the Code Says
4-702.11 — Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning
Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning.
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
Priority Classification
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 44 |
| St. Johns | 21 |
| Pinellas | 16 |
| Broward | 15 |
| Orange | 14 |
| Polk | 12 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thai Super Bowl | Orlando | 2 | May 7, 2025 |
| Tkrpetroleum LLC | Orlando | 2 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| Jimmy John's | Crawfordville | 2 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Key Food Supermarket #4256 | Winter Garden | 2 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Key Food Fresh Supermarket | Clermont | 2 | Jan 3, 2023 |
| Krispy Kreme #161 Lakeland | Lakeland | 1 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| M8m Investments LLC | Mount Dora | 1 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Seven Brothers Foodmart | Lakeland | 1 | Mar 31, 2026 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Krispy Kreme #161 Lakeland, Lakeland—
Back Area- Observed employee cleaning trays without sanitizing them before use. COSEmployee washed, rinsed, and sanitized trays before use. x
M8m Investments LLC, Mount Dora—
Kitchen : Employee observed cleaning metal pans in warewash sink without properly sanitizing. COS- process was stopped and employee was instructed to wash utensils and sanitize x
Seven Brothers Foodmart, Lakeland—
Food service area: Employee washed and rinsed containers and placed them to dry without the sanitization step. COS: Sanitizer sink was setup and containers were sanitized. Print Date: 3/31/2026 Page 1 of 4 o x 19 P Citation Description: Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked or reheated to a temperature and for a time specified for cooking roast in the Food Code not hot held at 130°F or above. 3-501.16(A)(1) P Observation: Food service area: Internal temperature of potato wedges on paper food tray measured 126 F, sausages on paper food tray measured 121 F, and turkey, ham, and egg sandwich measured 127 F in hot case. COS: Potato wedges and sausages were voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see orders. Sandwiches were reheated to 165 F and above due to time less than 2 hours out of temperature. The remainder of the foods in hot case measured 135 F and above.
Las Delicias Del Caribe LLC, Miami—
Back - Employee washed and rinsed an aluminum flat beater in the three compartment sink without sanitizing. COS, flat beater was washed, rinsed and sanitized. x Print Date: 3/27/2026 Page 1 of 3 14 Citation Description: Surface of utensil or equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food not cleaned at any time when contamination may have occurred; at least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers and consumer-self service utensils; before restocking consumer self-service equipment or utensils; or in equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines, beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tunes, coffee bean grinders, and water vending equipment at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or mold. 4-602.11(E) Observation: Food service - Black mold like grime encrusted on the ice machine top part. COS, ice machine was emptied, washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution, Tampa—
Warewashing area: Observed employee cleaning dishes without sanitizing. COS: Sanitizer preparation and testing demonstrated for employee. Dishes cleaned, sanitized and air dried. x
Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—
Deli/Hot foods area: Employee rinsed spoon at three-compartment sink without washing and sanitizing prior to using for another food item. COS: After instruction, employee returned spoon to three-compartment sink. x Print Date: 2/3/2026 Page 3 of 8 18 P Citation Description: Cooked time/temperature control for safety food not cooled within 2 hours from 135°F to 70°F, or within a total of 6 hours from 135°F to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(A) P Observation: Bakery: Individually packaged Store-made Flan cakes in walk-in cooler made 3 days prior had internal temperatures of 44-46 degrees F when checked with an accurate probe thermometer. COS: Item was voluntarily discarded my manager during visit. Stop Sale Order and release issued, see order. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-702.11
6-501.11
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-302.11(A)(1)
3-501.16(A)(1)
4-501.11
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 4-702.11?
- FDACS citation 4-702.11 (Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning) is a Priority violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning.
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-702.11 (Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 399 times across 388 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-702.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-702.11 (Utensil or food-contact surface of equipment not sanitized before use after cleaning) has been cited at 388 such facilities across Florida, with 111 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
- A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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