FDACS Citation 5-205.15(B): Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Overview

FDACS citation 5-205.15(B) (Plumbing system not maintained in good repair) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 680 citations in the past 12 months across 2,111 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
680Citations (12 mo)
2,247Total Citations
2,111Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 5-205.15(B) (Plumbing system not maintained in good repair) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

5-205.15(B) — Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair.

— 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 5-205.15(B) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade169
Pinellas144
Palm Beach120
Polk116
Leon55
Broward52

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-205.15(B)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Jiffy 1580 High Springs 4 Jan 23, 2026
A and M Discount Beverage #12 Melbourne 4 Dec 15, 2025
Living Water Snow Cones and More Lakeland 3 Mar 17, 2026
B & B Bar B Que Apalachicola 3 Feb 23, 2026
Rcjt Food Corp Miami Beach 3 Oct 24, 2025
Tacos El Rincon Groveland 3 Aug 28, 2025
Rhino's Smoked Meats Tallahassee 3 Mar 18, 2025
Ocean Breeze Fish Market Tampa 3 Aug 29, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Racetrac # 0165, Tampa—

Warewashing Area: Uncovered floor drains under 3-compartment sink, under handsink, and behind large silver coolers.

Herbal Connections, Palm Coast—

Ware Wash Room: Plumbing drain on 3-compartment sink used to wash, rinse and sanitize food contact equipment and utensils in ware wash room is disconnected and in disrepair. See Stop Sale Order and See Stop Use Orders.

Starbucks #49084, Palm Coast—

Food service: Faucet at hand washing sink is loose and not firmly attached to sink.

World Market and Cafe, Hollywood—

Processing Area: Drain line of ware wash sink in kitchen drips to bucket when water drains from sink.

Southie Coffee, Seminole—

Warewashing Area: Employee handwash sink next to three compartment sink plumbing in disrepair. Employee handwash sink located nearby with no obstructions is to be used as employee handwash sink.

Foodtown # 0802, West Palm Beach—

Produce- drain pipe leaking under 3 compartment sink. Kitchen & Deli- Handwash sink not attached to wall. Back room- hose connection leaking at mop sink.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-205.15(B)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,846 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,096 co-citations

6-501.12

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

825 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

749 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

668 co-citations

5-501.11

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

662 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-205.15(B)?
FDACS citation 5-205.15(B) (Plumbing system not maintained in good repair) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Plumbing system not maintained in good repair.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-205.15(B) (Plumbing system not maintained in good repair)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2247 times across 2,111 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-205.15(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-205.15(B) (Plumbing system not maintained in good repair) has been cited at 2,111 such facilities across Florida, with 680 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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