FDACS Citation 5-403.12: Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from
FDACS citation 5-403.12 (Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 74 citations in the past 12 months across 218 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-403.12 (Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-403.12 — Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from
Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
point of discharge to disposal according to law.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 15 |
| Volusia | 14 |
| Leon | 10 |
| Miami-Dade | 9 |
| Sarasota | 8 |
| Lake | 4 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agk Food Mart INC | Ormond Beach | 2 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| King Food Store | Tallahassee | 1 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Huracan Supermarket | Tampa | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Deland Shop and Smile LLC | Deland | 1 | Jan 23, 2026 |
| Pangs's BBQ | Orlando | 1 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Dominos Pizza 5168 | Fort Pierce | 1 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Mexico Market | Homestead | 1 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Donut King | Minneola | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
King Food Store, Tallahassee—
Walk in freezer area: Condensate dripping from drain pipe inside walk in freezer.
Pangs's BBQ, Orlando—
Seafood Department: Ice machine's hose was draining into bucket located on floor. COS: Extension hose was connected to direct water to sewage system.
Dominos Pizza 5168, Fort Pierce—
Meat - active condensation water leak inside display cooler , stop sale order and released issued. Cos - technician was called out during inspection and repaired.
Mexico Market, Homestead—
Meat department - observed ice machine condensation pipe draining into hand wash sink basin. COS, pipe was reconnected to the original main draining system.
Donut King, Minneola—
Outside: Pipe dripping condensate from air conditioner is draining into overflowing bucket into grass on outside of bulding near back exit door.
Lili's Supermarket, Miami—
Kitchen- Coffee machine draining into the wash compartment of the ware wash sink and not drained according to law. COS, Coffee machine drain line placed back into plumbing system.
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-403.12
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
3-501.16(A)(2)
5-501.11
6-301.11
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 5-403.12?
- FDACS citation 5-403.12 (Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from point of discharge to disposal according to law.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-403.12 (Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 223 times across 218 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-403.12?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-403.12 (Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from) has been cited at 218 such facilities across Florida, with 74 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.
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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