FDACS Citation 4-904.11(A)-(B): Cleaned and sanitized utensils handled, displayed or dispensed without protection
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 78 citations in the past 12 months across 210 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 | 18 |
| Volusia | 14 |
| St. Johns | 11 |
| Palm Beach | 10 |
| Broward | 6 |
| Duval | 5 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
2-501.11
3-501.16(A)(2)
4-501.11
5-205.11
6-501.12
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(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 217 times across 210 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 210 such facilities across Florida, with 78 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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