FDACS Citation 4-802.11(A): Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between

Overview

FDACS citation 4-802.11(A) (Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between) 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 4 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
3Citations (12 mo)
4Total Citations
4Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-802.11(A) (Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-802.11(A) — Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between

Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between
operations when they become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.

— 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 4-802.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Flagler1
Broward1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-802.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Sushi With Gusto Fort Lauderdale 1 Oct 7, 2025
Vw Walmart Supercenter 1182 Palm Coast 1 Mar 26, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Vw Walmart Supercenter 1182, Palm Coast—

Bakery: Soiled Cloth covered oven mitts not laundered. Employee states oven mitts are never washed. COS: Oven mitts were removed to be washed rinsed and sanitized.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-802.11(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

7 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

4 co-citations

4-601.11(B)

Food-contact surface of cooking equipment or pan is encrusted with grease deposits

3 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

3 co-citations

4-501.11

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

3 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

3 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-802.11(A)?
FDACS citation 4-802.11(A) (Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between operations when they become wet, sticky, or visibly soiled.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-802.11(A) (Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 4 times across 4 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-802.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-802.11(A) (Linens, that do not come in direct contact with food, not laundered between) has been cited at 4 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.

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