FDACS Citation 5-101.11: Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system

Overview

FDACS citation 5-101.11 (Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 35 citations in the past 12 months across 187 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. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
35Citations (12 mo)
243Total Citations
187Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-101.11 (Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system) is a priority violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.

What the Code Says

5-101.11 — Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system

Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system
or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.

— 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 5-101.11 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach24
Pinellas23
Pasco23
Miami-Dade20
Putnam10
St. Lucie8

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-101.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Higher Up Smoke Shop Zephyrhills 6 Jan 4, 2024
Safeway Discount Palatka 5 Mar 31, 2026
Navarro Discount Pharmacy #11601 Hialeah 5 Mar 5, 2026
Exprezo #135 Palm Springs 5 Nov 26, 2024
Bayshore Discount Beverage Port St Lucie 5 Oct 22, 2024
Citgo Food Mart Greenville 4 Nov 13, 2024
G and a Food Store INC Yulee 4 Apr 24, 2024
Galactik Nutrition LLC Interlachen 4 Jun 28, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Navarro Discount Pharmacy #11601, Hialeah—

Establishment did not provide documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. See comments. Y o

Navarro Discount Pharmacy #11601, Hialeah—

Establishment did not provide documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. See comments. Y o

Safeway Discount, Palatka—

Food Establishment is operating with an unapproved well water source. See Comments. Stop Use Order Issued. See Orders. Repeat COS o 34 Citation Description: Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit or in the coolest part of a hot food storage unit; cold or hot holding equipment used for time/temperature control for safety food not equipped with at least one integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device that is located to allow easy viewing of the temperature display; or temperature measuring device not designed to be easily readable. 4-204.112(A), (B) and (D) Observation: Retail : No ambient thermometer provided in walk-in cooler.

Navarro Discount Pharmacy #11601, Hialeah—

Establishment did not provide documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. See comments. Y o

Fedex Ground-punta Gorda-market C, Punta Gorda—

Water source documentation not provided. A re-inspection will be conducted in 2 weeks. Water source may be emailed to inspector, [email protected] o

Navarro Discount Pharmacy #11601, Hialeah—

Establishment did not provide documentation demonstrating the water supply for its facility comes from an approved source, as required by Rule 5K-4.004(3)(a), FAC. See comments. Y o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-101.11

5-403.11

Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment

97 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

68 co-citations

6-301.14

Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all

46 co-citations

6-202.14

Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not

37 co-citations

5-501.17

Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary

33 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

24 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-101.11?
FDACS citation 5-101.11 (Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system or a nonpublic water system that is constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-101.11 (Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 243 times across 187 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-101.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-101.11 (Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system) has been cited at 187 such facilities across Florida, with 35 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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