FDACS Citation 4-803.11: Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry

Overview

FDACS citation 4-803.11 (Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 8 citations in the past 12 months across 48 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
8Citations (12 mo)
49Total Citations
48Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-803.11 (Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-803.11 — Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry

Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry
bags or not stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, or
single-service and single-use articles.

— 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 4-803.11 citations
CountyCitations
Polk6
Miami-Dade4
Suwannee4
Volusia3
Levy3
Broward3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-803.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Inglis Food Store Inglis 2 Jan 16, 2026
World Market and Cafe Hollywood 1 Mar 27, 2026
Chicken Guy Davie 1 Mar 23, 2026
Key Food Pembroke Pines 1 Feb 25, 2026
Shree Hanumanji INC High Springs 1 Dec 17, 2025
Sk Nob Hill Plantation 1 Oct 6, 2025
The Fresh Market # 0190 Lake Mary 1 Sep 11, 2025
Sonny's Bakery North Miami Beach 1 Aug 19, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

World Market and Cafe, Hollywood—

Processing Area: Soiled apron hung on single service rack with open single service items in packing room.

Chicken Guy, Davie—

Produce Area: Employee soiled rolled up apron stored on a case of bananas at entrance of walk in cooler.

Key Food, Pembroke Pines—

Processing Area: Soiled oven mitts stored directly on top of packaged foods at oven. COS: Oven mitts properly stored at time of inspection.

Inglis Food Store, Inglis—

Retail Area - Soiled linen stored on food service counter near hand wash station.

Shree Hanumanji INC, High Springs—

Deli Area - Observed soiled linens stored on top of chest freezer and processing table. Discussed with owner. COS - Linens were removed from service.

Sk Nob Hill, Plantation—

Backroom Area: Soiled employee apron hung on single service storage rack at entrance of backroom.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-803.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

72 co-citations

6-501.12

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

28 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

26 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

25 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

24 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

23 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-803.11?
FDACS citation 4-803.11 (Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry bags or not stored and transported to prevent contamination of food, clean equipment, clean utensils, or single-service and single-use articles.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-803.11 (Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 49 times across 48 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-803.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-803.11 (Soiled linens not kept in clean, nonabsorbent receptacles or clean, washable laundry) has been cited at 48 such facilities across Florida, with 8 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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