FDACS Citation 5-202.12(A): Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least

Overview

FDACS citation 5-202.12(A) (Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 233 citations in the past 12 months across 696 Florida facilities. Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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

Priority FoundationPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
233Citations (12 mo)
730Total Citations
696Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-202.12(A) (Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least) is a priority foundation violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.

What the Code Says

5-202.12(A) — Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least

Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least
100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)

Priority Classification

Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures.

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 5-202.12(A) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade71
Pinellas46
Polk31
Palm Beach31
St. Johns28
Marion17

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-202.12(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Family Dollar # 9172 Miami 6 Apr 14, 2023
Kwick Stop Tallahassee 3 Feb 3, 2026
Miami Seaquarium Dolphin Harbor Gift Shop Rickenbacker Cswy Miami 3 Jun 6, 2022
Taqueria El Molcajete LLC Palm Springs 2 Feb 26, 2026
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 2 Dec 3, 2025
Daily's # 1113 Ponte Vedra 2 Nov 13, 2025
Presidente Supermarket No 55 INC Orlando 2 Aug 13, 2025
La Placita Supermarket Daytona Beach 2 Jul 28, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Kooler Ice - Aliana Meat Market, Tampa—

Meat back room: Hot water turned off at handwashing sink next to three compartment sink. COS: Hot water was turned back on.

Mount Dora Jerky Co., Mount Dora—

Restroom: No hot water provided at only handwashing sink in employee restroom in back storage room. See Comments.

La Casa Del Jibarito, Tampa—

Employee restroom: Hot water not provided at handwashing sink. Establishment provided 30 days to provide hot water at handwashing sink.

Taqueria Dos Hermanos, Gibsonton—

Roast chicken room: No hot water available in the hand washing sink. COS: Hot water was provided.

Sunshine Bay Empire LLC, Panama City—

Ware wash area, retail, employees male and female restrooms: No hot water provided. See comments.

The Fresh Market # 218, Boca Raton—

Food Service: no hot water provided at hand sink closest to sushi station. COS: hot water provided at hand sink during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.12(A)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

485 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

378 co-citations

6-301.11

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

228 co-citations

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

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

220 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

210 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

199 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-202.12(A)?
FDACS citation 5-202.12(A) (Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least 100°F through a mixing valve or combination faucet.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.12(A) (Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 730 times across 696 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.12(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.12(A) (Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least) has been cited at 696 such facilities across Florida, with 233 citations in the past 12 months.
What does a Priority Foundation FDACS violation mean?
A Priority Foundation FDACS violation means: Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. 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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