FDACS Citation 5-201.11: Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved
FDACS citation 5-201.11 (Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 5-201.11 — Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.
What the Code Says
5-201.11 — Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved
Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
materials; or water filter not made of safe materials.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Seminole | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tortilleria & Paleteria Mi Mexico | Apopka | 1 | Apr 18, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Tortilleria & Paleteria Mi Mexico, Apopka—
Bakery: Non food grade hose attached to the faucet by large mixer in the baker production area. o
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-201.11
5-205.11
2-501.11
4-101.11(A)
2-301.14
3-501.16(A)(2)
3-602.11(B)(1)-(4)
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 5-201.11?
- FDACS citation 5-201.11 (Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved materials; or water filter not made of safe materials.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-201.11 (Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-201.11?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-201.11 (Plumbing system, or hose conveying water not constructed or repaired with approved) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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.
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.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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