FDACS Citation 5-403.11: Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment

Overview

FDACS citation 5-403.11 (Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 125 citations in the past 12 months across 139 Florida facilities. Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action.

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

PriorityPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
125Citations (12 mo)
247Total Citations
139Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 5-403.11 (Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment) is a priority food safety violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

5-403.11 — Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment

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.

— 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

Florida counties with the most 5-403.11 citations
CountyCitations
Polk48
Miami-Dade39
Palm Beach20
Pasco11
Pinellas10
Putnam8

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-403.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Horn of Plenty Produce & More Plant City 40 Feb 10, 2026
Charge Up 41 Miami Gardens 12 Mar 5, 2026
Navarro Discount Pharmacy #11601 Hialeah 10 Mar 5, 2026
Dollar General Store 18604 Establishment #: 384803 Plant City 7 Nov 2, 2023
Safeway Discount Palatka 5 Mar 31, 2026
Food Mart Augustine 5 Mar 31, 2026
Stirling Gift Shop Hollywood 5 Mar 5, 2026
Exprezo #135 Palm Springs 5 Nov 26, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Safeway Discount, Palatka—

Food Establishment is operating with an unapproved septic system, sewage not conveyedthrough approved system. Y o

Food Mart, Augustine—

This food establishment did not provided written documentation for approved waste watersystem. Y o

Safeway Discount, Palatka—

Food Establishment is operating with an unapproved septic system, sewage not conveyed through approved system. Y o

Food Mart, Augustine—

This food establishment did not provided written documentation for approved waste water system. 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.

Stirling Gift Shop, Hollywood—

Food establishment did not provide proof of acceptable sewage disposal. See comments. Y o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-403.11

5-101.11

Drinking water not obtained from an approved source that is: a public water system

96 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

68 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

41 co-citations

6-301.14

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

31 co-citations

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

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

28 co-citations

5-501.11

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

26 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-403.11?
FDACS citation 5-403.11 (Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment) is a Priority violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. 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.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-403.11 (Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment)?
Priority (P): Directly linked to foodborne illness or injury. Requires immediate corrective action. This code has been cited 247 times across 139 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-403.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-403.11 (Sewage not disposed through an approved facility that is a public sewage treatment) has been cited at 139 such facilities across Florida, with 125 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.

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