Eat SafelyIn Florida
Violation 24

Storage and handling of clean equipment, utensils

Florida does not class this family as high priority, which means it is not what makes people ill on its own. It has been recorded 38,209 times, across 22 separate citation codes.

Times recorded38,209
High priority0
Citation codes22
Restaurants25,360
The citations in this family
CodeWhat it saysSeverityRecorded
24-08-4Clear cups in server area wet nestingBasic18,270
24-05-4Ice bucket not inverted.Basic10,951
24-18-4Silverware/utensils stored uprightBasic2,090
24-07-4Ice buckets stored on the floor up stairs.Basic2,027
24-06-4Clean knives in dirty rack.Basic1,494
24-27-4Clean plastic buckets stored next to handwash sink not invertedBasic805
24-14-4Knifes stored between equipment and wall.Basic749
24-26-4Clean pots not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.Basic608
24-17-4Silverware dried with a towel.Basic330
24-28-4Clean equipment stored underneath dripping air duct lines in the kitchenBasic148
24-03-4Clean pans stored on soiled rack next to dish machineBasic134
24-11-4Bowls not properly protected or inverted to prevent contamination.Server's area.Basic134
24-24-4cooking pots stored outside behind mobile unit.Basic130
24-01-4Presetting of tableware outdoors.Basic102
24-13-4Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom.Basic98
24-15-4Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources.Basic65
24-19-4Food-contact surface of silverware provided for customers at salad bar/buffet not properly protected.Basic45
24-04-4Unused, unprotected place settings left on table with seated customers reused for other customers without cleaning them first.Basic13
24-21-4Clean utensils stored under A/C unit that is not shielded to intercept potential drips.Basic11
24-25-4Operator has eight ice cream pales one only three scoops.Basic3
24-12-4Theme park food cart with food-contact surfaces not protected from cross contamination.Basic1
24-30-4Open air mobile food dispensing vehicle's approved variance requires spare supply of clean utensils to be stored in a protected…Intermediate1
How it actually reads

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

Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed clean plates and tasting dishes stored on soiled canister shelves.

24-06-4VILLA WOODBINE HISTORIAL CLUB →Aug 26, 2026

Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Gloves box used for food preparation and box of plastic food containers.

24-26-457 CATERING LLC →Aug 26, 2026

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.

24-08-4DUNKIN DONUTS →Aug 26, 2026

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At dish area, metal pans stacked before air drying.

24-08-4CANOPY ROAD CAFÉ →Aug 26, 2026

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups at bar area wet nesting.

24-08-4TOP DAWG TAVERN →Aug 26, 2026

Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed clean plastic food container not inverted or protected on shelf above 3CS.

24-05-4MACANUDO CAFE RESTO ARGENTINO →Aug 26, 2026

Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored.

24-07-4PANERA BREAD #1893 →Aug 26, 2026

Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed forks, spoons, and knives not stored inverted next to dish machine. Utensils were correctly stored.

24-18-4SOKAI SUSHI BAR →Aug 26, 2026

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed clear containers wet nesting on rack.

24-08-4CRACKER BARREL #118 →Aug 26, 2026

Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

24-08-4CHINA WOK SUITE #4 →Aug 26, 2026