FDACS Citation 4-802.11(D)-(E): Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as

Overview

FDACS citation 4-802.11(D)-(E) (Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as) 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 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
1Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-802.11(D)-(E) (Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-802.11(D)-(E) — Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as

Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as
necessary to prevent contamination of food and clean serving utensils.

— 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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-802.11(D)-(E)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

3-603.11(A)

Animal food that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate

2 co-citations

2-401.11

Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,

2 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

2 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

2 co-citations

6-501.12

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

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-802.11(D)-(E)?
FDACS citation 4-802.11(D)-(E) (Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as necessary to prevent contamination of food and clean serving utensils.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-802.11(D)-(E) (Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-802.11(D)-(E)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-802.11(D)-(E) (Wet wiping cloths not laundered daily, or dry wiping cloths not laundered as) has been cited at 2 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.

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