FDACS Citation 5-202.12(B): Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink

Overview

FDACS citation 5-202.12(B) (Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 4 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
0Citations (12 mo)
4Total Citations
4Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-202.12(B) (Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.

What the Code Says

5-202.12(B) — Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink

Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink. 5-202.12(B)

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— 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 5-202.12(B) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach2
Miami-Dade1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-202.12(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Shell Hialeah 1 Nov 2, 2023
4 Points Market Boynton Beach 1 Mar 22, 2023
Mr Beverage Boca Raton 1 Mar 14, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Shell, Hialeah—

Back room area observed no hand wash sign at employees hand sink next to 3 compartment sink.cos hand was sign was provided during the inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.12(B)

5-501.11

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

6 co-citations

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

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

3 co-citations

6-301.11

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

3 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

3 co-citations

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

2 co-citations

6-301.14

Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-202.12(B)?
FDACS citation 5-202.12(B) (Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink. 5-202.12(B) o
How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.12(B) (Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 4 times across 4 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.12(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.12(B) (Steam mixing valve used at a handwashing sink) has been cited at 4 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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