FDACS Citation 5-402.13: Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage
FDACS citation 5-402.13 (Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 18 citations in the past 12 months across 38 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 5-402.13 (Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage) is a priority violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-402.13 — Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage
Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes,
hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.
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 | 3 |
| Manatee | 2 |
| Pinellas | 2 |
| Miami-Dade | 2 |
| St. Johns | 2 |
| Broward | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mart | Tampa | 2 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Galafresh Farms | Lake Worth | 1 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Tasty Island Cuisine / Soul Food LLC | Deland | 1 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Frank's Fresh Fruits Mini Market | Miami | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| Summerfield Chevron | Riverview | 1 | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Starbucks Coffee Company Store #82759 | Crawfordville | 1 | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Sunny Mini Mart | Orlando | 1 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Walsingham Meat Market | Are H Largo | 1 | Feb 26, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Galafresh Farms, Lake Worth—
Deli/Hot foods area: Water from sewer floor drains backing onto near stoves and ovens and three-compartment sink and rotisserie chicken oven. Bakery: Water from sewage floor drains backing up onto floor by large floor mixer and three-compartment sink. COS: Drains were fixed during visit. x
Tasty Island Cuisine / Soul Food LLC, Deland—
Employee attempted to discard used mop water into food establishment parking lot. Employee and person-in-charge both stated that discarding into the parking lot is the routine process. Inspector intervened and advised the employee to utilize the mop sink for discarding used mop water. COS: Employee discarded used mop water in mop sink.
George Mart, Tampa—
Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW. 5-403.11 P. Stop Use Order issued 07/30/25 for All Food Service remains in effect. Y o
George Mart, Tampa—
Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment plant or an individual sewage disposal system that is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to LAW. 5-403.11 P. Stop Use Order issued 07/30/25 for All Food Service remains in effect. o
Frank's Fresh Fruits Mini Market, Miami—
Food establishment was unable to provide a permit from the required regulatory authority for the septic disposal system. A Stop use order remains in effect for all food processing. Documentation should be emailed to inspector for review. When corrections have been made, call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector visit for a written release. Y o
Summerfield Chevron, Riverview—
Warewashing area: Warewashing sink sewage backing up at grease trap onto floor and unable to drain to sewage line. Stop-use order issued for warewashing sink and all processing/food service equipment and utensils. o
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-402.13
6-501.11
2-501.11
2-103.11(O)
6-301.11
6-501.12
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
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 5-402.13?
- FDACS citation 5-402.13 (Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage system or other system, including use of sewage transport vehicles, waste retention tanks, pumps, pipes, hoses, and connections that are constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-402.13 (Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage)?
- Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 41 times across 38 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-402.13?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-402.13 (Sewage not conveyed to the point of disposal through an approved sanitary sewage) has been cited at 38 such facilities across Florida, with 18 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.
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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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