FDACS Citation 4-904.11(A)-(B): Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection

Overview

FDACS citation 4-904.11(A)-(B) (Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 34 citations in the past 12 months across 213 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
34Citations (12 mo)
220Total Citations
213Facilities Cited

Citation 4-904.11(A)-(B) — Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-904.11(A)-(B) — Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection

Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection
from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; or knives, forks or spoons that are not prewrapped
are not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers.

— 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(A)-(B) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade18
Volusia14
St. Johns11
Palm Beach10
Broward6
Duval5

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-904.11(A)-(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Friendly Stop Mini Market INC Daytona Beach 2 Oct 31, 2025
Rdg Lv Enterprises Miami 2 Mar 14, 2025
Walmart Market #2499 (main) Orlando 2 Jan 2, 2025
Starbucks #49084 Palm Coast 1 Mar 30, 2026
Solberry Smoothies Ormond Beach 1 Mar 25, 2026
La Estancia Aventura Aventura 1 Mar 18, 2026
Vw Tropical Meat & Fish Supermarket Miami 1 Mar 5, 2026
El Supremo Grocery & Meat Market LLC Green Cove Springs 1 Jan 6, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Starbucks #49084, Palm Coast—

Backroom: Cleaned utensils not stored inverted so that only the handles are touched to protect food contact surfaces.

Solberry Smoothies, Ormond Beach—

Backroom: Cleaned utensils not stored so that only the handles are touched for dispensing.

La Estancia Aventura, Aventura—

Food service - Clean utensils not inverted. COS, utensils were inverted during inspection.

Vw Tropical Meat & Fish Supermarket, Miami—

Kitchen Area: Observed cleaned utensils handles not inverted stored in container on shelf. COS: Utensils were washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.

Finale Bakery, Hialeah—

Backroom: Observed cleaned utensils not inverted stored in container. COS: Utensils and container were washed, rinsed and sanitized during inspection.

S&s Food Stores # 0333, Lake City—

Back room area - Serving spoons not stored inverted. COS - Serving spoons inverted during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 4-904.11(A)-(B)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

178 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

104 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

102 co-citations

4-501.11

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

88 co-citations

5-205.11

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

85 co-citations

6-501.12

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

80 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-904.11(A)-(B)?
FDACS citation 4-904.11(A)-(B) (Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection from contamination of food- and lip-contact surfaces; or knives, forks or spoons that are not prewrapped are not presented so that only the handles are touched by employees or consumers.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-904.11(A)-(B) (Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 220 times across 213 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-904.11(A)-(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-904.11(A)-(B) (Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection) has been cited at 213 such facilities across Florida, with 34 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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