FDACS Citation 4-903.12: Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage

Overview

FDACS citation 4-903.12 (Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 16 citations in the past 12 months across 144 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
16Citations (12 mo)
150Total Citations
144Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-903.12 (Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-903.12 — Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage

Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage
room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking
water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of
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 4-903.12 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade13
Pinellas12
Volusia6
Polk4
Pasco4
Orange3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-903.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Moulin Rose & Bakery Shop Miami 3 Jul 6, 2022
J&l Seafood Market Holly Hill 2 Nov 13, 2025
Mattheessen's Cafe De Paris Key West 2 Jan 13, 2024
Jacqueline's Bakery & Cafe Melbourne 1 Mar 25, 2026
Joffreys Coffee & Tea Company Tampa 1 Feb 19, 2026
Shell Hialeah 1 Feb 11, 2026
Mount Dora Confectionary Mount Dora 1 Feb 11, 2026
Canna Bakery Inverness 1 Jan 13, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Joffreys Coffee & Tea Company, Tampa—

Food Service Area: Coffee filters stored in cabinet directly under plumbing from dump sink. COS: Coffee filters relocated to proper storage.

Shell, Hialeah—

Food Processing Area: Single use items stored directly under pipe lines of hand wash sink. COS: Single-use items moved to appropriate location during inspection.

Canna Bakery, Inverness—

Food pre area: dishes/pans are stored in the mop sink, mop water is dumped into the floor drain.

Super Sneads, Sneads—

Retail: Single service cups and lids stored under the hand wash sink disposed water lines. COS Single use cups and lids were removed from this area and relocated.

Murphy Express #8999, Medley—

Retail- Single use cups stored in cabinet under hand sink plumbing. COS: Cups moved to proper location.

Insomnia Cookies, Gainesville—

Backroom area - Single use food service articles were stored inside of the restroom. Cos Single use food service articles were adequately relocated.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-903.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

122 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

80 co-citations

5-205.11

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

59 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

51 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

50 co-citations

6-301.11

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

50 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-903.12?
FDACS citation 4-903.12 (Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage room or mechanical room; or under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips, leaking water lines or sprinkler heads, lines on which water has condensed, open stairwells or other sources of contamination.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-903.12 (Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 150 times across 144 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-903.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-903.12 (Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage) has been cited at 144 such facilities across Florida, with 16 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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