FDACS Citation 5-202.11(B): Plumbing fixture such as a handwashing sink, toilet, or urinal not easily cleanable

Overview

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 4 citations in the past 12 months across 29 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
4Citations (12 mo)
30Total Citations
29Facilities Cited

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

Florida counties with the most 5-202.11(B) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade5
St. Lucie3
Broward1
Citrus1
Orange1
Union1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-202.11(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Xpress Food Mart Fort Pierce 1 Mar 10, 2026
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

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

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

41 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

21 co-citations

6-501.12

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

20 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

17 co-citations

4-302.14

Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of

15 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

15 co-citations

References

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 30 times across 29 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 29 such facilities across Florida, with 4 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.

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