FDACS Citation 4-903.11(A): Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

Overview

FDACS citation 4-903.11(A) (Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 374 citations in the past 12 months across 2,053 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
374Citations (12 mo)
2,398Total Citations
2,053Facilities Cited

Citation 4-903.11(A) — Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-903.11(A) — Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6
inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.

— 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 4-903.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade159
Palm Beach115
Polk100
Volusia94
St. Lucie78
St. Johns60

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-903.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Pineapples Ac2 (mobile) Crawfordville 5 May 7, 2025
S&s Food Stores #329 Lake City 4 Feb 23, 2026
Inglis Food Store Inglis 4 Jan 16, 2026
Vw Florida Convenience 490 Frostproof 4 Aug 19, 2025
Jiffy 2948 Chiefland 4 May 30, 2025
Ocean Breeze Fish Market Tampa 4 Aug 15, 2024
Bj's Wholesale Club # 0125 Orange Park 3 Jan 29, 2026
Circle K # 3907 Tallahassee 3 Jan 6, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—

Back area- cases of single use articles stored on the floor in the front storage room.

7-eleven Store #32706b, Clermont—

Hot food line: Spatulas stored underneath panini press on soiled table. COS: Manager wash, rinsed and sanitized item during inspection.Back room: Moisture observed between stacked containers on clean dish storage shelf.

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Multiple cases of single service items stored on floor in storage room. Salad Area: Roll of single service plastic wrap on floor at wrap station. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection. Meat Area: Single service meat papers stored on floor in cutting room at band saw. COS: Properly stored at time of inspection.

Jimmy P's Butcher Shop & Cafe, Bonita Springs—

WARE WASH AREA: Plastic food storage bins stored on drying rack stacked in position that doesn't allow air drying. COS: Food bins placed at 3-compartment sink to be properly cleaned, rinsed, sanitized, and air-dried.

Fast Freddys Establishment #: 395111, Perry—

Cup rack area: Last cup not protected from potential contamination. COS- Lids were affixed to last cup. Oven area: Pizza boxes not stored inverted. COS- Boxes were inverted.

Sister Honey's, Orlando—

Front Counter Area: Clean knives are stored on trays that contain food debris particles. COS: Trays and knives were brought back to the 3 compartment sink to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-903.11(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,883 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,140 co-citations

6-501.12

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

970 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

802 co-citations

6-301.11

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

756 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

755 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-903.11(A)?
FDACS citation 4-903.11(A) (Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-903.11(A) (Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2398 times across 2,053 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-903.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-903.11(A) (Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6) has been cited at 2,053 such facilities across Florida, with 374 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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