FDACS Citation 4-904.14: After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or

Overview

FDACS citation 4-904.14 (After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 5 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 4Equipment, Utensils, and Linens
1Citations (12 mo)
5Total Citations
5Facilities Cited

Citation 4-904.14 — After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Equipment, Utensils, and Linens chapter.

What the Code Says

4-904.14 — After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or

After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or
use. The rinse is not applied directly from a potable water supply by a warewashing machine or is not applied in a
warewashing machine after hot water sanitization or chemical sanitization with a solution whose EPA-registered
label use instructions call for rinsing after sanitizer is applied.

— 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 4-904.14 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 4-904.14
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Han Gook Mart Tampa 1 Apr 18, 2023
Chevron Food Mart Clearwater 1 Apr 12, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Han Gook Mart, Tampa—

Warewashing Area: Observed employee wash dishes with soap and chlorine sanitizer mixture in3-compartment sink and proceed to rinse dishes. COS: Dishes properly cleaned and sanitized. Proper washing, rinsing, and sanitizing methods demonstrated to person in charge. x

Chevron Food Mart, Clearwater—

Kitchen: Clean metal pans not properly air-dried before being tightly stacked for storage at ware washing area. o

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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 4-904.14?
FDACS citation 4-904.14 (After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or) is a General violation under Chapter 4 (Equipment, Utensils, and Linens) of the FDA Food Code. After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or use. The rinse is not applied directly from a potable water supply by a warewashing machine or is not applied in a warewashing machine after hot water sanitization or chemical sanitization with a solution whose EPA-registered label use instructions call for rinsing after sanitizer is applied.
How serious is FDACS violation 4-904.14 (After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 5 times across 5 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 4-904.14?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 4-904.14 (After being cleaned and sanitized, equipment or utensils are rinsed before air drying or) has been cited at 5 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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