FDACS Citation 6-301.13: Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed

Overview

FDACS citation 6-301.13 (Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 80 citations in the past 12 months across 224 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
80Citations (12 mo)
233Total Citations
224Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-301.13 (Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-301.13 — Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed

Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed
cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or
devices required for a handwashing sink.

— 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 6-301.13 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach22
Pinellas12
Broward10
Miami-Dade9
Polk8
St. Johns8

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-301.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Crazy by Rasel INC. Old Town 2 Jan 27, 2026
Hammock Food Mart Old Town 2 Feb 17, 2025
Cedar Halal Food & Deli Orlando 2 Oct 21, 2024
Citgo Food Mart # 0109 Fort Pierce 2 Jan 17, 2023
Cho- Lon Oriental Market St. Petersburg 2 Jun 28, 2022
Sunshine Bay Empire LLC Panama City 1 Mar 16, 2026
General Nutrition Center # 0447 Clermont 1 Mar 11, 2026
Joffreys Coffee & Tea Company Tampa 1 Feb 19, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Tacos Bravo, Tampa—

Warewashing area: Handwashing sign posted above three compartment sink. COS: Handwashing sign was removed.

General Nutrition Center # 0447, Clermont—

Back Room: Mop sink in employee restroom is supplied with hand soap, hand washing sign, and paper towels.

Luraville Country Store, Liveoak—

Ware Washing Area - Wall mounted paper towel holder located above ware washing sink.

Crazy by Rasel INC., Old Town—

Ware Washing Area - Hand soap dispenser and hand dryer located on wall above the ware washing sink.

Kolos Usa LLC, Hallandale Beach—

Ware Washing Area: Hand wash sign posted at three compartment sink basin. COS: Sign was removed during the inspection.

Racetrac # 0661, Ormond Beach—

Backroom Warewash Sink: Paper towel dispenser located over drain board of warewash sink.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-301.13

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

175 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

125 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

89 co-citations

5-501.11

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

84 co-citations

6-501.12

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

83 co-citations

6-301.11

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

73 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-301.13?
FDACS citation 6-301.13 (Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed cleaning facility used for the disposal of mop water or similar wastes provided with handwashing aids or devices required for a handwashing sink.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-301.13 (Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 233 times across 224 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-301.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-301.13 (Sink used for food preparation or utensil washing, or a service sink or curbed) has been cited at 224 such facilities across Florida, with 80 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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