FDACS Citation 5-202.11(A): Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law

Overview

FDACS citation 5-202.11(A) (Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 16 citations in the past 12 months across 79 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
16Citations (12 mo)
82Total Citations
79Facilities Cited

Citation 5-202.11(A) — Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law — is classified as a priority violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.

What the Code Says

5-202.11(A) — Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law

Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed 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 5-202.11(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade11
Broward5
St. Johns4
Pinellas3
Palm Beach3
Pasco3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-202.11(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Vallabh Enterprises LLC Dade City 2 Nov 19, 2024
Nutrition Gone Wild Miami Gardens 1 Apr 2, 2026
Polets Grocery Store # 2 LLC Port Charlotte 1 Mar 27, 2026
Bumby Kwik Mart Orlando 1 Mar 16, 2026
Nu Vape & Glass Largo 1 Mar 4, 2026
Neska Hallandale Beach 1 Feb 11, 2026
Dade City Nutrition Dade City 1 Jan 23, 2026
Hammond's Bakery Opa Locka 1 Jan 5, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Nutrition Gone Wild, Miami Gardens—

Backroom Area: Hand wash sink and 3 compartment sink not plumbed according to law. o

Bumby Kwik Mart, Orlando—

3 Compartment Sink Area: Faucet is not long enough to be able to fill all 3 compartments in 3 compartment sink. A Stop-Use Order was issued. See comments. o

Nu Vape & Glass, Largo—

No hot water heater installed. o Print Date: 3/4/2026 Page 1 of 2 93 o Citation Description: The food establishment denied the Department's authorized agent free access to the establishment or vehicle for the purpose of determining regulatory compliance including compliance with all sanitary rules adopted by the Department. 500.147(1) F.S. Observation: Retail: Food Establishment Owner stated to FDACS Food inspectors F. Hicks and A. Boeke to leave Food establishment. Due to owner statement, the Inspectors could not finish the full food safety inspection. INSPECTION: KRATOM PRODUCTS Violation No. Citation Description and Observation Repeat COS

Neska, Hallandale Beach—

No hot water installed in the establishment. Stop use order issued. See order. o Print Date: 2/11/2026 Page 1 of 2 51 Citation Description: Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14 Observation: Back - Employees unisex restroom door not self-closing.

Dade City Nutrition, Dade City—

Food service area: Faucet at warewashing sink not long enough to reach all basins. Establishment is given 30 days to correct issue. o

Hammond's Bakery, Opa Locka—

Food Service Area: Hot case pipe draining into a trash can. Establishment has thirty days to repair. See comments. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.11(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

70 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

43 co-citations

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

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

32 co-citations

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

27 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

24 co-citations

6-501.12

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

24 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-202.11(A)?
FDACS citation 5-202.11(A) (Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.11(A) (Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 82 times across 79 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.11(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.11(A) (Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law) has been cited at 79 such facilities across Florida, with 16 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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