Eat SafelyIn Florida
Violation 22

Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean

Florida classes most of this family as high priority — the tier the state says can directly cause illness. It has been recorded 164,122 times, across 40 separate citation codes.

Times recorded164,122
High priority26,816
Citation codes40
Restaurants88,014
The citations in this family
CodeWhat it saysSeverityRecorded
22-02-4Slicer soiledIntermediate59,789
22-20-5Ice chute soiled.Basic30,108
22-16-4compliedBasic22,378
22-08-4Can opener blade soiled.Basic19,974
22-41-4Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength at 0ppm.High priority13,880
22-31-4Non-pitting surface rustIntermediate2,721
22-43-4Quaternary sanitizer level above 500, operator diluted water, tested at 400High priority2,688
22-49-4Dishmachine not sanitizing properly.High priority2,503
22-45-4Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use.High priority2,445
22-42-4Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for wiping cloths.High priority1,624
22-38-5No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing.Intermediate1,235
22-57-6High temp dishwasher thermometer not used to check temperature of utensils and other ware washing.High priority1,222
22-48-5Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.High priority666
22-56-4Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse not reaching proper temperature at manifold.Intermediate643
22-12-5Probe thermometer soiled.High priority569
22-52-4Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength.High priority189
22-13-5Soda nozzle is soiled at the bar.Basic159
22-35-5Food preparation area at slicer soiled.High priority155
22-47-4Three compartment sink quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength.High priority154
22-39-4Chlorine sanitizer in wiping cloth not at proper minimum strength.High priority136
22-11-5Flour container lid soiled, operator cleaned and sanitized.High priority131
22-53-4Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize not at proper minimum strength.High priority126
22-40-4Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength.High priority106
22-50-4Food-contact surfaces sanitized with a quaternary ammonium solution not exposed to the sanitizer solution for at least 30 seconds.High priority104
22-54-4Equipment and utensils rinsed after the application of the sanitizer solution.Basic66
22-51-5Sanitizer solution quaternary not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions.High priority64
22-59-4Hot water sanitizing dishmachine final rinse temperature at manifold exceeds 194 degrees Fahrenheit.Intermediate64
22-09-5Scoop with dirty handle in pan at dry storage.Basic59
22-46-4Employee washed bowl.High priority39
22-64-1No cleaning agent for dish machine, operator changed out chemical.Intermediate30
22-37-4Three-compartment sink soiled with mold-like substance.Basic29
22-15-5In-use utensil not stored at 135F. Temperature recorded at 70F.Basic20
22-44-4Sink and surface not at proper minimum strength for warewashing.High priority10
22-14-5Ice scoop handle soiled and stored in ice bin.Basic8
22-29-5Customer self-service soda dispenser accumulation of black substance in dining area.Basic8
22-10-5Food container/utensil in-use with cold held or hot held time/temperature control for safety food for serving customers at sala…Basic6
22-58-4Hot water sanitizing rinse at three-compartment sink less than 171 degrees Fahrenheit.High priority5
22-51-5Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instruct…Basic4
22-28-4Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.Intermediate3
22-02-5Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Basic2
How it actually reads

The same code, written up by different inspectors in different kitchens. Exactly as filed — spelling, punctuation and all.

Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave with old food build up

22-08-4WINGS 2 GO →Aug 26, 2026

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelf in upright cooler has old food build up

22-16-4WINGS 2 GO →Aug 26, 2026

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

22-20-5MARQUESA 4-1-4 →Aug 26, 2026

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed with one ice machine

22-20-5WEST PALM COWBOY CLUB →Aug 26, 2026

Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

22-20-5GROVE HOUSE →Aug 26, 2026

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener -slicer -interior of spray hose at dish machine -soda gun holder at bar

22-02-4GROVE HOUSE →Aug 26, 2026

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of reach in chest freezer has food debris.

22-02-4BILLYS CHEESESTEAKS →Aug 26, 2026

Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Old food build up on shelf in upright cooler

22-16-4EL GAUCHO GRILL →Aug 26, 2026

Establishment using a sanitizer solution that does not meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until approved sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator purchased approved sanitizer for food contact surfaces.

22-48-5TAQUERIA CRYSTAL →Aug 26, 2026

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting board stained light brown.

22-02-4LA STRADA →Aug 26, 2026