FDACS Citation 5-103.12: Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood
FDACS citation 5-103.12 (Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 32 citations in the past 12 months across 78 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-103.12 (Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood) is a priority foundation violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-103.12 — Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood
Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
equipment that are required to use water.
Priority Classification
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 5 |
| Leon | 4 |
| Sarasota | 4 |
| Brevard | 3 |
| Polk | 3 |
| Palm Beach | 3 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Citgo | Orlando | 2 | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Waco Food Store # 0002 | Perry | 2 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| The Fresh Market # 218 | Boca Raton | 1 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Beverage Castle | Auburndale | 1 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Canaveral Meats | Cape Canaveral | 1 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Dollar Tree # 4104 | Royal Palm Beach | 1 | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Myakka City Grocery | Myakka City | 1 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| The Maple Pot | Merritt Island | 1 | Oct 6, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
The Fresh Market # 218, Boca Raton—
Seafood/Meat department: Cold water not available at hand wash sinks located in prep room closest to 3 compartment sink, as well as at hand sink in the center of meat service area. Other hand wash sinks are available for use in the departments.
Beverage Castle, Auburndale—
Back Room: No hot water is provided to the warewash sink and handwash sink throughout the facility. COS: Hot water heater was turned on during the visit.
Canaveral Meats, Cape Canaveral—
Back room- Water under pressure not available at the mop sink. COS- Water was turned on during inspection.
Lee Citgo, Orlando—
Back Area: No water provided at 3 compartment sink or handwashing sink located next to 3compartment sink. A Stop-Use order was issued on all processing, utensils and equipment. See comment section of report.
Lee Citgo, Orlando—
Back Area: No water provided at 3 compartment sink or handwashing sink located next to 3 compartment sink. A Stop-Use order was issued on all processing, utensils and equipment. A Stop- Sale Order and release was issued on boiled peanuts. COS: Boiled peanuts were voluntarily discarded by management.
Sazon De Mi Tierra 504, Orlando—
Warewash Area: Water is not provided at warewashing sink. Please see Stop-Use Order.
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-103.12
6-501.11
2-501.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
6-301.11
5-205.11
2-103.11(O)
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 5-103.12?
- FDACS citation 5-103.12 (Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-103.12 (Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood)?
- Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 81 times across 78 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-103.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-103.12 (Water under pressure not provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood) has been cited at 78 such facilities across Florida, with 32 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
- A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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