FDACS Citation 5-203.13: Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or
FDACS citation 5-203.13 (Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 134 citations in the past 12 months across 370 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-203.13 (Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-203.13 — Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or
Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of
mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water
and similar liquid waste.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 51 |
| Miami-Dade | 17 |
| Palm Beach | 14 |
| Hillsborough | 12 |
| Polk | 11 |
| St. Johns | 11 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hafez Basha Altaybat | Tampa | 5 | May 12, 2023 |
| Nd's Corner Store | Sanford | 3 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Jrs Aucilla River Store | Lamont | 2 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Huracan Supermarket | Tampa | 2 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Taqueria La Mexicana 1 | Tampa | 2 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Leisure Marathon | Sebring | 2 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Tropical Supermarket II INC. | Fort Pierce | 2 | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Deland Asian Market | Deland | 2 | Jul 2, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
20 Shekels Bread, Clearwater—
Establishment not equipped with a mop sink. Establishment has been given 30 days to install a mop sink.
Southie Coffee, Seminole—
Mop sink not installed. Establishment has been granted a 30 day check back to install mop sink.
Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution, Tampa—
Mop sink not available for the cleaning of mops and the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
Puff Emporium, Largo—
Mop sink not installed. Stop Use Order on All Processing issued for lack of employee handwash sink.
Nu Vape & Glass, Largo—
No mop sink installed. Food establishment has open kegs, bagging loose flower and bagging open kratom.
Huracan Supermarket, Tampa—
No mop sink. Establishment has 30 days from original inspection date of 02/12/26 to provide mop sink.
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-203.13
2-501.11
6-501.11
6-301.11
6-301.14
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
4-302.14
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 5-203.13?
- FDACS citation 5-203.13 (Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or not conveniently located for the cleaning of mops or similar wet floor cleaning tools and for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste. Toilet or urinal is used as a service sink for the disposal of mop water and similar liquid waste.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-203.13 (Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 398 times across 370 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-203.13?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-203.13 (Service sink or curbed cleaning facility equipped with a floor drain not provided or) has been cited at 370 such facilities across Florida, with 134 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.
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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