FDACS Citation 4-902.11: Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that

Overview

FDACS citation 4-902.11 (Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 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
0Citations (12 mo)
4Total Citations
4Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 4-902.11 (Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that) is a general violation addressing Equipment, Utensils, and Linens standards.

What the Code Says

4-902.11 — Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that

Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that
contaminates food-contact surface.

— 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 4-902.11 citations
CountyCitations
Flagler1
Sumter1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-902.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1042 Palm Coast 1 May 2, 2023
Vw Publix 1487 The Villages 1 Jan 20, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1042, Palm Coast—

Meat Department: Observed over application of mineral oil on food and nonfood contact surfaces on large meat cutting band saw that resulted in puddling of lubricant leading to possible contamination and adulteration of food processed on saw. From the top door of both band saws excess lubricant proceeded to drip and puddle onto the food contact surface where food will be placed for processing. o

Vw Publix 1487, The Villages—

Meat Department : An excessive amount of lubricant is present on clean food-contact surface of meat band saw that was not in use at time of visit o

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-902.11

6-501.12

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

3 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

3 co-citations

3-501.14(B)

Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient

2 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

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

2 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

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

2 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-902.11?
FDACS citation 4-902.11 (Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that contaminates food-contact surface.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-902.11 (Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that)?
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 4-902.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-902.11 (Lubricant applied to food-contact surface that requires lubrication applied in a manner that) has been cited at 4 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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