FDACS Citation 4-903.11(C): Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not

Overview

FDACS citation 4-903.11(C) (Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 57 citations in the past 12 months across 252 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
57Citations (12 mo)
260Total Citations
252Facilities Cited

Citation 4-903.11(C) — Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not — 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(C) — Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not

Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not
stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.

— 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(C) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade29
Pinellas16
Palm Beach15
Volusia9
Broward8
Polk6

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-903.11(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 2 Dec 18, 2025
Bravo Supermarket Establishment #: 392698 Oakland Park 2 Nov 3, 2025
Presidente Supermarket #44 Homestead 2 Oct 23, 2025
Llr Bakery Franchise LLC Pembroke Pines 2 Jun 23, 2025
Fletcher Supermarket Tampa 2 Mar 11, 2025
Sad Donkey Coffee Williston 2 May 17, 2024
Handi Mart # 0012 Grand Ridge 1 Mar 27, 2026
Winn Dixie # 0290 Fort Lauderdale 1 Mar 27, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Winn Dixie # 0290, Fort Lauderdale—

Meat - Foam trays not stored in original packaging on shelves above equipment and preparation tables.

Pompano Food and Daily, Pompano Beach—

Retail: Aluminum tray found on shelf not inverted or in protective package. COS: Aluminum tray inverted during inspection

Brewed Awakenings Cb, Tampa—

Food Service Area: Plastic straws held unprotected in cups and not in original packaging or dispenser.

Surma Oil INC, Sunrise—

Retail: Coffee stirs placed in coffee bar for customer self service with out any protective packaging.

Silver Dollar Foods, Tampa—

Meat department: Foam trays on storage shelving not kept in original protective package until used. Some trays observed to have dried blood. COS: Trays with dried blood were voluntarily discarded. Stop sale and released issued, see orders.

Hb's BBQ, Vero Beach—

Food service - multiple single use items not taken out of original protective packaging not stored inverted located on counters next to steam table , cos - all single use items were inverted during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-903.11(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

247 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

130 co-citations

6-501.12

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

119 co-citations

4-501.11

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

96 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

94 co-citations

5-501.11

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

93 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-903.11(C)?
FDACS citation 4-903.11(C) (Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not stored by using other means that afford protection from contamination until used.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-903.11(C) (Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 260 times across 252 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-903.11(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-903.11(C) (Single-service or single-use articles not kept in the original protective package or not) has been cited at 252 such facilities across Florida, with 57 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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