FDACS Citation 4-904.11: Single-service or single-use articles handled, displayed or dispensed without
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 227 citations in the past 12 months across 632 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 54 |
| Pasco | 40 |
| Palm Beach | 37 |
| Miami-Dade | 30 |
| Volusia | 29 |
| St. Lucie | 28 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
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.
Living Water Snow Cones and More, Lakeland—
Retail area: Coffee stirrers not stored protected on customer self-service counter.
Mobil, West Palm Beach—
Coffee station- single use stirs not individually wrapped displayed for consumer use. COSstirs removed from consumer reach during visit.
Frequently Cited Alongside 4-904.11
6-501.11
2-501.11
5-501.11
6-501.12
3-501.16(A)(2)
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 4-904.11?
- 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 662 times across 632 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 632 such facilities across Florida, with 227 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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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