FDACS Citation 5-205.15(A): Plumbing system not repaired according to law
FDACS citation 5-205.15(A) (Plumbing system not repaired according to law) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 7 citations in the past 12 months across 33 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 5-205.15(A) (Plumbing system not repaired according to law) is a priority violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-205.15(A) — Plumbing system not repaired according to law
Plumbing system not repaired according to law.
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 6 |
| Miami-Dade | 5 |
| St. Johns | 2 |
| Pasco | 1 |
| Broward | 1 |
| St. Lucie | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Super Star K # 4100 | Lauderdale Lakes | 1 | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Golfeados 900 | Medley | 1 | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Kirkman Empire INC | Orlando | 1 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| 7-eleven Store #29325b - the Doral Store INC. | Doral | 1 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Bravo | Deerfield Beach | 1 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| Westar Service Station | Miami | 1 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| Fresh Mangos | Boynton Beach | 1 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Starbucks # 29342 | Pinellas Park | 1 | Dec 12, 2022 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Super Star K # 4100, Lauderdale Lakes—
Backroom - No sink stoppers available to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils at the ware wash sink. COS, sink stoppers were obtained during inspection. x
Golfeados 900, Medley—
Kitchen - No sink stoppers available to wash, rinse and sanitize equipment and utensils at the ware wash sink. COS, sink stoppers was obtained during inspection. x
Kirkman Empire INC, Orlando—
Establishment missing sink stopper- The establishment is missing sink stopper. COS: A stopper was provided prior to the end of the inspection Y o
7-eleven Store #29325b - the Doral Store INC., Doral—
Food Service- Espresso machine drain line found draining into a bucket beneath the espresso machine. See supplement; a stop-use order is already in effect. When corrections have been made, call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector visit for a written release. A Supplemental Report was also issued during the visit which includes important information for management.
Bravo, Deerfield Beach—
Seafood: Pipe to hand sink not attach and leaking water on floor during use. COS: Manager fixed sink during visit. x
Westar Service Station, Miami—
Backroom observed drain line of cooling unit in walk in cooler dripping to bucket. o
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-205.15(A)
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-301.14
6-301.11
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
5-501.11
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 5-205.15(A)?
- FDACS citation 5-205.15(A) (Plumbing system not repaired according to law) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Plumbing system not repaired according to law.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-205.15(A) (Plumbing system not repaired according to law)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 33 times across 33 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-205.15(A)?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-205.15(A) (Plumbing system not repaired according to law) has been cited at 33 such facilities across Florida, with 7 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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