FDACS Citation 5-202.12(D): Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s

Overview

FDACS citation 5-202.12(D) (Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s) 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 1 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)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

Citation 5-202.12(D) — Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.

What the Code Says

5-202.12(D) — Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s

Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions.

— 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(D) citations
CountyCitations
Lee1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-202.12(D)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Gigi Meat 2 Grocery Fort Myers 1 Nov 5, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Gigi Meat 2 Grocery, Fort Myers—

Meat Processing Area- Hand wash sink not plumbed to drain system, drains directly on floor. (COS) Maintenance repaired hand washing sink plumbing during inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.12(D)

5-202.12(A)

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

1 co-citations

3-501.17(B)

Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared and

1 co-citations

4-302.14

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

1 co-citations

6-501.12

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

1 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(2)

Different types of raw animal foods not separated from each other during storage,

1 co-citations

4-202.16

Nonfood-contact surfaces not free of unnecessary ledges, projections, and crevices

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-202.12(D)?
FDACS citation 5-202.12(D) (Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.12(D) (Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.12(D)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.12(D) (Automatic handwashing facility not installed in accordance with manufacturer’s) has been cited at 1 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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