FDACS Citation 7-204.11: Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface

Overview

FDACS citation 7-204.11 (Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code, with 59 citations in the past 12 months across 346 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 7Poisonous or Toxic Materials
59Citations (12 mo)
367Total Citations
346Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 7-204.11 (Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

7-204.11 — Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface

Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface
does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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 7-204.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade36
Pinellas21
Palm Beach14
Polk11
St. Lucie8
Leon8

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 7-204.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Supermercados El Bodegon Grocery Greenacres 2 Dec 3, 2024
Canes Cafe and Corner Store Alternate Palm Harbor 2 Sep 20, 2024
C K Mart Tallahassee 2 Dec 14, 2023
Costco Wholesale # 1023 Miami 2 Apr 28, 2023
Key Food Supermarket Apopka 2 Apr 26, 2023
Julie Food Market Tampa 2 Mar 3, 2023
Nick & Moe's Lakeland 2 Nov 30, 2022
Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated Palm Bay 1 Mar 23, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Thrifty Specialty Produce of Palm Bay Incorporated, Palm Bay—

Deli- Quaternary Sanitizer in bucket had a concentration of 500 PPM. Kitchen- Quaternary Sanitizer in bucket had a concentration of 500 ppm. Prep Room- Quaternary Sanitizer in bucket had a concentration of 500 PPM. COS- New sanitizer was made and confirmed by inspector. x

Churromania, Miami—

Kitchen - Chlorine sanitizer measured over 200ppm at the ware wash sink. COS, sanitizer concentration was remade. x

La Estancia Aventura, Aventura—

Food Service: chlorine sanitizer in the three compartment sink had a concentration of over 200 PPM. COS sanitizer was emptied, refilled, and tested. x

Cheesecake Factory (the), Tampa—

Food Service Area: Sanitizer solution in spray bottle used on food contact surfaces has concentration of quaternary ammonium exceeding 500 PPM. COS: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer solution diluted to proper concentration. Y x

Kwik Stop, Fort Lauderdale—

Kitchen area- concentration of tested chlorine sanitizing solution with wet in use wiping cloth, was too strong (220 PPM).COS- sanitizing solution was diluted until correct concentrations was achieved.7204.11P x Print Date: 3/6/2026 Page 2 of 5 95 o Citation Description: Establishment does not have a certified food protection manager who has passed a test through a recognized accredited program. 5K-4.021(1), F.A.C. Observation: No certified food protection manager onsite

Candy Kitchen, Madeira Beach—

Warewashing Area: Wet wiping cloth buckets with chlorine sanitizer measured above 100 PPM. COS. Owner refilled buckets to appropriate PPM.

Frequently Cited Alongside 7-204.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

239 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

178 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

160 co-citations

5-205.11

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

137 co-citations

4-501.11

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

136 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

127 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 7-204.11?
FDACS citation 7-204.11 (Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface) is a Priority violation under Chapter 7 (Poisonous or Toxic Materials) of the FDA Food Code. Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 or 40 CFR 180.2020.
How serious is FDACS violation 7-204.11 (Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 367 times across 346 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 7-204.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 7-204.11 (Chemical sanitizer or other chemical antimicrobial applied to food-contact surface) has been cited at 346 such facilities across Florida, with 59 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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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