FDACS Citation 4-901.11: After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately

Overview

FDACS citation 4-901.11 (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 79 citations in the past 12 months across 282 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
79Citations (12 mo)
299Total Citations
282Facilities Cited

Citation 4-901.11 — After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-901.11 — After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately

After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately
drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth.

— 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 4-901.11 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas24
St. Johns17
Miami-Dade12
Lee11
Pasco11
Sarasota9

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-901.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Presidente Supermarket No. 56 Orlando 3 Jan 9, 2025
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1513 Odessa 2 Feb 10, 2026
Nothing Bundt Cakes Wesley Chapel 2 Jul 11, 2025
Vw Whole Foods 10189 Sarasota 2 Jun 2, 2025
Circle -k #2654218 Orlando 2 Mar 26, 2025
Palmetto Fresh Market Palmetto 2 Mar 4, 2025
Walmart Market #2499 (main) Orlando 2 Jan 2, 2025
Del Prado Chevron Cape Coral 2 Sep 20, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Grocery Outlet 7716, Lynn Haven—

Smoker room: After cleaning and sanitizing a metal pan used for food, employee used a dry wiping cloth to wipe the sanitizer off of pan instead of allowing pan to air dry. COS: Person in charge had employee return pan to sanitizer solution to be sanitized correctly.

M8m Investments LLC, Mount Dora—

Kitchen : Metal pans not air dried after being wash rinsed and sanitized. Employee was observed using a towel to hand dry pans. COS- employee was stopped and pans were placed in warewash sink to be wash rinsed and sanitized.

Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—

Deli- Cutting boards washed, rinsed, and sanitized then dried with a cloth to be placed back in service. COS- Cutting boards were washed and sanitized then air dried.

Store #293, Port St Joe—

Kitchen: Employee wiped off thermometer after dipping it in sanitizer solution between taking temperatures of cooking chicken.

Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution, Tampa—

Warewashing area: Utensils are dried with a cloth. Racks for air drying are not provided.

A Plus Store #40466h, Ormond Beach—

Back Room: Nozzles from fountain beverage machine were not air dried after washing, rinsing and sanitization. Employee used hand towels to dry nozzles. COS: Employee sanitized nozzles and allowed to air dry prior to use.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-901.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

234 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

125 co-citations

4-501.11

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

122 co-citations

6-501.12

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

118 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

111 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

110 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-901.11?
FDACS citation 4-901.11 (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately drained before contact with food, or equipment or utensils dried with a cloth.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-901.11 (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 299 times across 282 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-901.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-901.11 (After cleaning and sanitizing, equipment or utensils not air-dried or not adequately) has been cited at 282 such facilities across Florida, with 79 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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