FDACS Citation 5-202.14: Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system

Overview

FDACS citation 5-202.14 (Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 10 citations in the past 12 months across 44 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
10Citations (12 mo)
45Total Citations
44Facilities Cited

Citation 5-202.14 — Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system — is classified as a priority foundation violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.

What the Code Says

5-202.14 — Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system

Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system
does not meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation,
maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device.

— 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 5-202.14 citations
CountyCitations
Brevard4
Suwannee3
Polk3
St. Lucie3
Palm Beach2
Duval2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-202.14
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Costco Wholesale #1450 Pineda Cswy Melbourne 1 Feb 6, 2026
Bravo Supermarket Lake Worth 1 Jan 16, 2026
Cvs Pharmacy # 0925 Hialeah 1 Nov 21, 2025
Sam's Club # 6520 Vero Beach 1 Nov 14, 2025
La Placita Ftp Fort Pierce 1 Nov 5, 2025
Djons Village Market Indialantic 1 Oct 27, 2025
Pick N Move Joeden Enterprises Vero Beach 1 Sep 16, 2025
Walmart #5455 (main) Palm Bay 1 Sep 15, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Costco Wholesale #1450, Pineda Cswy Melbourne—

Back room- Receiving area- Mop sink did not have a backflow prevention device between the hose and the threaded faucet.

Sam's Club # 6520, Vero Beach—

Backroom- Backflow prevention device not installed on the threaded faucet at mop sink. Bakery- Backflow prevention device not installed on treaded faucet at sink used for cleaning.

Djons Village Market, Indialantic—

Back room- No backflow prevention device is installed on splitter attached to mop sink faucet near the handwash sink.

Walmart #5455 (main), Palm Bay—

Back room- Mop sink in receiving and mop sink near dairy walk-in cooler both missing back flow prevention device between hose and faucet.

Prime Food Mart, Auburndale—

Outside area- no backflow prevention device provided for the hose faucet on the establishment. o

Vrushal Four LLC, Lakeland—

Outside area- no backflow prevention device provided on the hose faucet on the side of the establishment. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-202.14

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

31 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

24 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

22 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

22 co-citations

6-501.12

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

21 co-citations

5-501.11

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

20 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-202.14?
FDACS citation 5-202.14 (Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system) is a Priority Foundation violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system does not meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-202.14 (Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system)?
Priority Foundation (Pf): Supports Priority items. Failure to meet these facilitates food safety failures. This code has been cited 45 times across 44 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-202.14?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-202.14 (Backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system) has been cited at 44 such facilities across Florida, with 10 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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