FDACS Citation 5-204.12: Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained

Overview

FDACS citation 5-204.12 (Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 11 citations in the past 12 months across 68 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
11Citations (12 mo)
69Total Citations
68Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-204.12 (Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.

What the Code Says

5-204.12 — Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained

Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

— 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 5-204.12 citations
CountyCitations
St. Lucie6
Miami-Dade6
Okaloosa3
Union3
St. Johns3
Santa Rosa3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-204.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Key Food Fresh Indiantown 2 Dec 9, 2025
Vw Cvs 07983 Fort Myers 1 Mar 26, 2026
Kwik Stop Drive Thru Fort Lauderdale 1 Mar 12, 2026
Sushi Maki Whole Food Delray Beach Delray Beach 1 Mar 4, 2026
Publix # 1237 Stuart 1 Jan 22, 2026
7-eleven Store #37530 ¿ North Miami 1 Nov 6, 2025
Chevron Gas Station Broadway Riviera Beach 1 Aug 26, 2025
Aldi (florida) LLC Port St Lucie 1 Aug 22, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Vw Cvs 07983, Fort Myers—

Mop Sink/Outside Front Entrance Area- No back-flow preventer located on threaded faucets.

Kwik Stop Drive Thru, Fort Lauderdale—

Backroom: The threaded faucet on the mop sink lacks a required backflow prevention device.

Sushi Maki Whole Food Delray Beach, Delray Beach—

Backroom: Hose attached to the splitter on the threaded faucet located at produce wash sink requires a backflow prevention device .

Publix # 1237, Stuart—

Backroom: Mop sink requires a backflow prevention device attached to the splitter on the threaded faucet.

Key Food Fresh, Indiantown—

Back storage and outside area - no back flow device for threaded faucets at mop sink's.

Key Food Fresh, Indiantown—

Back storage and outside area - no back flow device for threaded faucets at mop sink's.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-204.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

52 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

34 co-citations

6-501.12

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

26 co-citations

5-501.11

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

26 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

21 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(1)

Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above,

18 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-204.12?
FDACS citation 5-204.12 (Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-204.12 (Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 69 times across 68 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-204.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-204.12 (Backflow prevention device not located so that it may be serviced and maintained) has been cited at 68 such facilities across Florida, with 11 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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