FDACS Citation 5-202.11(B): Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable
FDACS citation 5-202.11(B) (Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 5 citations in the past 12 months across 28 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-202.11(B) (Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-202.11(B) — Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable
Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable.
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
Priority Classification
General (General): General food safety requirement.
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 |
| St. Lucie | 3 |
| Union | 1 |
| Leon | 1 |
| Pasco | 1 |
| Levy | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walgreens # 4648 | Tavares | 1 | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Stop Shop Save & Go | Broadway Riviera Beach | 1 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Dunkin Donuts # 343502 | Spring Hill | 1 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Kofo's Food Mart | Tallahassee | 1 | Jan 27, 2025 |
| Bealicious Grill | Pembroke Pines | 1 | Jan 9, 2025 |
| La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057 | Ocala | 1 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Mi Pueblo Grocery # 1 | Jacksonville | 1 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Lecanto Food Mart | Lecanto | 1 | Sep 4, 2024 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Walgreens # 4648, Tavares—
Restrooms: Plumbing fixtures and basin to mop sink have a heavy build up of debris in closet near restrooms.
Stop Shop Save & Go, Broadway Riviera Beach—
Back room- fixture on mop sink and 3 compartment sink has build up of rust, dirt and calcium deposits.
Dunkin Donuts # 343502, Spring Hill—
Hand washing sink near the ices machine has a build up of what appears to be calcium/ lime scale.
Kofo's Food Mart, Tallahassee—
Ware wash room: there is old broken caulk near hand wash sink that can not be easily cleaned.
Bealicious Grill, Pembroke Pines—
Backroom Area: Crack on marble countertop at basin of hand sink resulting in soil build-up in damaged area.
La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057, Ocala—
Kitchen processing area - Handwashing sink faucet and handles have heavy corrosion.
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.11(B)
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
6-301.11
5-205.15(B)
4-302.14
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(B)?
- FDACS citation 5-202.11(B) (Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.11(B) (Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 29 times across 28 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.11(B)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.11(B) (Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable) has been cited at 28 such facilities across Florida, with 5 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a General FDACS violation mean?
- A General FDACS violation means: General food safety requirement. 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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