FDACS Citation 4-904.11: Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without

Overview

FDACS citation 4-904.11 (Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 114 citations in the past 12 months across 645 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
114Citations (12 mo)
676Total Citations
645Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 4-904.11 (Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

4-904.11 — Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without

Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without
protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or
spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service
or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with
the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.

— 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 4-904.11 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas54
Pasco40
Palm Beach37
Miami-Dade30
Volusia29
St. Lucie29

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-904.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 3 Nov 14, 2025
Mobil West Palm Beach 2 Mar 9, 2026
Dominos Pizza 5168 Fort Pierce 2 Dec 3, 2025
Two Sisters Country Store 2 Lake Panasoffkee 2 Dec 1, 2025
Malak Cheveron INC Tampa 2 Oct 27, 2025
Downstairs Miami 2 Oct 6, 2025
Tacos El Rincon Groveland 2 Aug 28, 2025
Kaiser Food & Petroleum INC Land O Lakes 2 Aug 27, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Tealux Cafe Tampa, Tampa—

Retail area: Single-service spoons and forks not stored inverted in holder on counter.

Mi Guanajuato #2, Center Hill—

Retail area: Single use plastic coffee stirrer not individually wrap displayed or dispensed.

Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—

Retail: Single-service coffee straws not stored protected from customer contamination on customer self-service counter.

Quail Run Campground, Wesley Chapel—

Retail area: Single use plastic coffee stirrer not individually wrap displayed or dispensed.

Tacos Bravo, Tampa—

Retail area: Single-service forks and spoons not stored inverted in holders on top of microwave on customer self-service counter. COS: Forks and spoons were inverted.

Pompano Food and Daily, Pompano Beach—

Retail: Single use coffee stirrers stored on counter next to the coffee machine not individually wrapped or covered

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-904.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

492 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

351 co-citations

5-501.11

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

263 co-citations

6-501.12

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

262 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

250 co-citations

6-301.11

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

229 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-904.11?
FDACS citation 4-904.11 (Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; single-service or single-use knives, forks or spoons not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers; or single-service or single-use articles that are intended for food- or lip-contact not furnished for consumer self-service with the original individual wrapper intact or from an approved dispenser.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-904.11 (Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 676 times across 645 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-904.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-904.11 (Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without) has been cited at 645 such facilities across Florida, with 114 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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