FDACS Citation 4-801.11: Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter
FDACS citation 4-801.11 (Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 11 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-801.11 (Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.
What the Code Says
4-801.11 — Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter
Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter.
— 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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Sarasota | 2 |
| Collier | 1 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 |
| Lee | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sushi With Gusto | Bradenton | 1 | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Jimmy P's Butcher Shop and Deli | Naples | 1 | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Farmer Joes | Cape Coral | 1 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Kc Key Food Mart | Nokomis | 1 | Oct 18, 2023 |
| Vw Publix 0657 | Miami | 1 | Nov 29, 2022 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Vw Publix 0657, Miami—
Bakery Department, blue oven mitts with encrusted old food residue and in extremely torn condition hanging on large oven handles. o Print Date: 11/29/2022 Page 1 of 3 54 Citation Description: Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source of contamination by dust, dirt, or other materials; or ventilation system vented to the outside creates a public health hazard or nuisance or unlawful discharge. 6-501.14 Observation: Deli Department, excessive grease accumulation on large exhaust hood with grease drips along the bottom of the drip pan, that is over deep fryer and stove.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-801.11
4-903.11(A)
3-304.14(B)
4-602.13
2-301.14
3-304.12(B)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
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 4-801.11?
- FDACS citation 4-801.11 (Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter.
- How serious is FDACS violation 4-801.11 (Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 11 times across 11 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-801.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-801.11 (Clean linens not free from food residue or other soiling matter) has been cited at 11 such facilities across Florida, with 3 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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