FDACS Citation 5-202.11(A): Plumbing system not designed, constructed, and installed according to law
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 33 citations in the past 12 months across 77 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 5-202.11(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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 11 |
| Broward | 5 |
| St. Johns | 4 |
| Pinellas | 3 |
| Palm Beach | 3 |
| Pasco | 3 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vallabh Enterprises LLC | Dade City | 2 | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Polets Grocery Store # 2 LLC | Port Charlotte | 1 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Nu Vape & Glass | Largo | 1 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Dade City Nutrition | Dade City | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Hammond's Bakery | Opa Locka | 1 | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Amm Food Mart LLC | Miami Beach | 1 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Planet Smoothie | Orlando | 1 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Twin Lobsters | Englewood | 1 | Oct 9, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
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
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
Amm Food Mart LLC, Miami Beach—
Food Service Area: Faucet in three compartment sink unable to reach all basins. Stop-use Order issued. See comments. o A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Planet Smoothie, Orlando—
Processing Area: Spray nozzle of the utility sink hangs below the rim level. A Stop-Use Order was issued. Please see comments section of the report. o Print Date: 11/19/2025 Page 2 of 4 49 Pf Citation Description: Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas contaminant into the water supply system at each point of use, including on a hose bibb, by providing an air gap or installation of an approved backflow prevention device. 5-203.14 Pf Observation: Warewashing Area: There is no backflow prevention device attached to threaded faucet of the three compartment sink. Mop sink: There is no backflow prevention device attached to splitter attached to faucet.
Spice Flare Cater, Minneola—
Kitchen: Faucet to dispense water at the 3 compartment sink is lot long enough to reach the left or right sink and only can add water to the center sink. See Stop Use Order. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.11(A)
6-501.11
2-501.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
5-501.11
6-501.12
3-501.16(A)(2)
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 5-202.11(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 80 times across 77 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 77 such facilities across Florida, with 33 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.
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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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