FDACS Citation 4-901.12: Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not

Overview

FDACS citation 4-901.12 (Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 5 citations in the past 12 months across 14 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
5Citations (12 mo)
14Total Citations
14Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-901.12 (Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-901.12 — Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not

Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not
air-dried in a location or manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens,
single-service and single-use articles, and the wiping cloths.

— 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 4-901.12 citations
CountyCitations
St. Lucie3
Jackson2
Palm Beach1
Duval1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-901.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Super Sneads Sneads 1 Dec 8, 2025
Serenity's Eatery Marianna 1 Feb 25, 2025
Eurys Market Orange Park 1 Jul 21, 2023
Exprezo #128 West Palm Beach 1 Mar 3, 2023
India Spice of Port St Lucie INC Port St Lucie 1 Feb 7, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Super Sneads, Sneads—

Kitchen: Wiping towels hanging above the ware wash sink and above the clean and sanitize equipment and utensils. COS Wiping towels were removed from this area and relocated.

Serenity's Eatery, Marianna—

Ware wash sink: wiping cloth hanging on the ware wash sink. COS Wiping towels removed from this area and relocated.

Eurys Market, Orange Park—

Food processing area - Wiping cloths drying above warewash sink. COS - Wiping cloths moved during inspection. x

India Spice of Port St Lucie INC, Port St Lucie—

Processing , multiple cloths stored air drying hanging from 3 bay sink compartment. o

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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-901.12?
FDACS citation 4-901.12 (Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not air-dried in a location or manner that prevents contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles, and the wiping cloths.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-901.12 (Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 14 times across 14 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-901.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-901.12 (Wiping cloths laundered onsite without the use of a mechanical clothes dryer not) has been cited at 14 such facilities across Florida, with 5 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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