FDACS Citation 4-903.12: Single-service or single-use articles stored in a locker room, toilet room, garbage
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 46 citations in the past 12 months across 143 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 13 |
| Pinellas | 12 |
| Volusia | 6 |
| Pasco | 4 |
| Polk | 4 |
| St. Johns | 3 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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 |
| Mount Dora Confectionary | Mount Dora | 1 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Canna Bakery | Inverness | 1 | Jan 13, 2026 |
| Super Sneads | Sneads | 1 | Dec 8, 2025 |
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.
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.
J&l Seafood Market, Holly Hill—
Warewash area: Shrimp deveiners and oyster knives stored between wall and pipe above warewash sink. COS: Shrimp deveiners and oyster knives removed from between wall and pipe and placed at the warewash area to be washed rinsed and sanitized.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-903.12
6-501.11
2-501.11
5-205.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
6-301.11
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
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 149 times across 143 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 143 such facilities across Florida, with 46 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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