FDACS Citation 5-401.11: Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity

Overview

FDACS citation 5-401.11 (Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

Citation 5-401.11 — Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.

What the Code Says

5-401.11 — Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity

Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity
than the water supply tank, or not sloped to a drain that is 1 inch in inner diameter or greater and equipped with a
shut-off valve.

— 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 5-401.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade1
Polk1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-401.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Funky Pops Too Winter Haven 1 Jul 22, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Funky Pops Too, Winter Haven—

Mobile unit- the grey colored designated plastic waste water portable tank under the hand wash sink is not sized 15% larger in capacity than the blue colored fresh water supply plastic portable tank plumbed to the hand wash sink, both are the same size tanks. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-401.11

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

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

1 co-citations

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

1 co-citations

4-601.11(C)

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

1 co-citations

6-301.14

Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all

1 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

1 co-citations

4-301.13

Drainboards, utensil racks, or tables not large enough to accommodate all soiled

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-401.11?
FDACS citation 5-401.11 (Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity than the water supply tank, or not sloped to a drain that is 1 inch in inner diameter or greater and equipped with a shut-off valve.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-401.11 (Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-401.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-401.11 (Sewage holding tank in a mobile food establishment not sized 15 percent larger in capacity) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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