FDACS Citation 5-104.11: Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,

Overview

FDACS citation 5-104.11 (Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 10 citations in the past 12 months across 16 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
10Citations (12 mo)
19Total Citations
16Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-104.11 (Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,) is a priority foundation violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.

What the Code Says

5-104.11 — Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,

Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,
or one or more of the following that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law: a
nonpublic water main, water pumps, pipes, hoses, connection, and other appurtenances, water transport
vehicles, or water containers.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

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

Florida counties with the most 5-104.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade8
Lee4
Levy1
Palm Beach1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-104.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Navarro Discount Pharmacy #11601 Hialeah 4 Dec 8, 2025
Charge Up 41 Miami Gardens 1 Nov 14, 2025
Pbsupermarket Hialeah 1 Oct 16, 2025
Navarro Discount Pharmacy #10716 Hialeah Gardens 1 Oct 8, 2025
Tractor Supply Company Pembroke Pines 1 Aug 18, 2025
Elitetothetop Miami Beach 1 Aug 1, 2025
Tienda El Quetzal Fort Myers 1 Jun 11, 2025
239 Smoke Shop North Fort Myers 1 May 13, 2024

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.

Charge Up 41, Miami Gardens—

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.

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.

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.

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.

Navarro Discount Pharmacy #10716, Hialeah Gardens—

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-104.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

9 co-citations

5-403.11

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

9 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

8 co-citations

6-301.14

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

6 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

5 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

4 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-104.11?
FDACS citation 5-104.11 (Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main, or one or more of the following that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law: a nonpublic water main, water pumps, pipes, hoses, connection, and other appurtenances, water transport vehicles, or water containers.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-104.11 (Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 19 times across 16 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-104.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-104.11 (Water not received from the source through use of an approved public water main,) has been cited at 16 such facilities across Florida, with 10 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.

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