FDACS Citation 5-202.13: Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture
FDACS citation 5-202.13 (Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 26 citations in the past 12 months across 76 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-202.13 (Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture) is a priority violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-202.13 — Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture
Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or one inch, whichever is greater; or
no air gap present between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or
equipment.
Priority Classification
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Santa Rosa | 8 |
| Walton | 5 |
| Miami-Dade | 4 |
| Pinellas | 4 |
| Polk | 3 |
| Palm Beach | 2 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Isla Supermarket | Clermont | 2 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Patticakes Coffee & Cupcakes | Gainesville | 1 | Feb 18, 2026 |
| P&k Food Mart | Titusville | 1 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| D & M Corner Store INC | Morriston | 1 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Captain Tony Seafood & Butcher Shop | Marco Island | 1 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Gonzalez Bakery & Meat | Groveland | 1 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Trenton Foods | Trenton | 1 | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Pierogis & Sausages | Clearwater | 1 | Nov 7, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Patticakes Coffee & Cupcakes, Gainesville—
Warewashing area - The sprayer hose nozzle for the warewashing sink hangs below the flood rim level. o
P&k Food Mart, Titusville—
Kitchen: No air gap under 3 compartment sink. Directly plumbed into the floor. o
D & M Corner Store INC, Morriston—
Kitchen Area - Hand nozzle to ware washing sink was observed to be hanging below the flood rim level of basins. COS - Hand nozzle was adequately adjusted to prevent hand nozzle from entering the flood rim level zone. x
Captain Tony Seafood & Butcher Shop, Marco Island—
WARE WASH AREA - Spray wand installed at 3-compartment sink hanging below flood rim level. COS - Spray wand spring repaired.
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat, Groveland—
Bakery: Water spray nozzle hangs below the flood rim level of the warewashing sink. See Stop Use Order. o
Trenton Foods, Trenton—
Deli Area - Hand nozzle from the ware wash sink hangs below the flood rim level of compartment basins. COS - Maintenance personnel were called and nozzle was fixed to hang appropriately above the required rim level. x
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.13
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
2-103.11(O)
6-301.11
4-501.11
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 5-202.13?
- FDACS citation 5-202.13 (Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment is not at least twice the diameter of the water supply inlet or one inch, whichever is greater; or no air gap present between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture or equipment.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.13 (Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 77 times across 76 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.13?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.13 (Air gap between the water supply inlet and the flood rim level of the plumbing fixture) has been cited at 76 such facilities across Florida, with 26 citations in the past 12 months.
- What does a Priority FDACS violation mean?
- A Priority FDACS violation means: Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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