FDACS Citation 5-202.12(C): Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not

Overview

FDACS citation 5-202.12(C) (Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 6 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
1Citations (12 mo)
7Total Citations
6Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 5-202.12(C) (Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

5-202.12(C) — Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not

Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not
provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

— 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(C) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade3
Monroe1
Pinellas1
Alachua1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-202.12(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Bj's Liqour Store # 0170 Florida City 2 Apr 10, 2023
Circle K #9010 Big Pine Key 1 May 15, 2024
Wendy's Gainesville 1 Jul 21, 2023
Family Dollar # 10661 Largo 1 Jun 13, 2023
7-eleven Store #30025c Miami 1 Oct 24, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Circle K #9010, Big Pine Key—

Backroom Area: Metering faucets in men's, women's and at ware wash sink not calibrated to flow water for 15 seconds without having to reactivate sensor.

Wendy's, Gainesville—

Processing area - Metered faucet of handwashing sink does not provide running water for at least 15 seconds without reactivation. Cos - Handwashing faucet sink was adjusted to run for at least 15 seconds.

Family Dollar # 10661, Largo—

Bathroom: Metered handwashing sink unable to run long enough for water temperature to change. Additional employee restroom is available. o

Bj's Liqour Store # 0170, Florida City—

Backroom- The metered faucets at the hand sinks in the male and female employee restrooms only stay on for 5 seconds before needing to be reactivated. o

Bj's Liqour Store # 0170, Florida City—

Backroom- The metered faucets at the hand sinks in the male and female employee restrooms only stay on for 5 seconds before needing to be reactivated. o

7-eleven Store #30025c, Miami—

Backroom Area: Observed metered faucet in men's restroom needing to be reactivated multiple times to properly wash hands. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.12(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

5 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

3 co-citations

2-401.11

Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment,

2 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

2 co-citations

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

2 co-citations

5-202.12(A)

Handwashing sink not equipped to provide hot water at a temperature of at least

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-202.12(C)?
FDACS citation 5-202.12(C) (Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.12(C) (Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 7 times across 6 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.12(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.12(C) (Self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet at a handwashing sink does not) has been cited at 6 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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