Violation Code: 24-26-4

Category: Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils; air drying
Basic

Not 6 inches above floor.

Description

Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

Legal Reference

61C-4.0161(3)(a) FAC: (3)(a) A utensil washing sink will not be required when all necessary washing and sanitizing of utensils and equipment are conducted at a designated approved commissary or fixed food establishment. An adequate supply of spare preparation or serving utensils shall be maintained on the vehicle and used to replace any utensils that become contaminated. 4-903.12(A) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles may not be stored: (1) In locker rooms; (2) In toilet rooms; (3) In garbage rooms; (4) In mechanical rooms; (5) Under sewer lines that are not shielded to intercept potential drips; (6) Under leaking water lines including leaking automatic fire sprinkler heads or under lines on which water has condensed; (7) Under open stairwells; or (8) Under other sources of contamination. 61C-4.0161(7)(g) FAC: (g) An adequate supply of sanitized, covered, or wrapped spare preparation or serving utensils shall be maintained in the theme park food cart and used to replace any utensil that becomes contaminated. All multi-use preparation and serving utensils used in theme park food carts shall be washed and sanitized daily at the theme parks commissary or at an approved fixed food service establishment within the park. 61C-4.0161(3)(a) FAC: (3)(a) A utensil washing sink will not be required when all necessary washing and sanitizing of utensils and equipment are conducted at a designated approved commissary or fixed food establishment. An adequate supply of spare preparation or serving utensils shall be maintained on the vehicle and used to replace any utensils that become contaminated. 4-903.11(A) and (B) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single-service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. (B) Clean equipment and utensils shall be stored as specified under Paragraph (A) of this section and shall be stored: (1) In a self-draining position that allows air drying; and (2) Covered or inverted. 61C-4.0161(7)(g) FAC: (g) An adequate supply of sanitized, covered, or wrapped spare preparation or serving utensils shall be maintained in the theme park food cart and used to replace any utensil that becomes contaminated. All multi-use preparation and serving utensils used in theme park food carts shall be washed and sanitized daily at the theme parks commissary or at an approved fixed food service establishment within the park. 4-903.11(A) FC: (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, cleaned equipment and utensils, laundered linens, and single- service and single-use articles shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor.

Locations with This Violation (1 shown, 1 total)

RestaurantLocationInspection Date
MCDONALD'SORLANDO, FL
7409 E COLONIAL DR
11/12/2025