FDACS Citation 5-403.12: Condensate drainage or other non-sewage liquids or rainwater not drained from

Overview

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 30 citations in the past 12 months across 220 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
30Citations (12 mo)
225Total Citations
220Facilities Cited

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
point of discharge to disposal according to law.

— 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 5-403.12 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas15
Volusia14
Leon10
Miami-Dade9
Sarasota8
St. Lucie4

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-403.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Agk Food Mart INC Ormond Beach 2 Apr 15, 2024
King Food Store Tallahassee 1 Mar 26, 2026
Ryans Meat Market Petersburg 1 Mar 26, 2026
Mas Que Fruta Lakeland 1 Mar 5, 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
Mexico Market Homestead 1 Dec 15, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Ryans Meat Market, Petersburg—

Walk-in Freezer: Condensate from fan unit dripping creating ice buildup on shelves and ground.

King Food Store, Tallahassee—

Walk in freezer area: Condensate dripping from drain pipe inside walk in freezer.

Mas Que Fruta, Lakeland—

Processing area: A/C unit condensate line draining into three compartment sink sanitizer basin. Drain line relocated to drain into mop bucket for now.

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-403.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

192 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

102 co-citations

6-501.12

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

92 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

78 co-citations

5-501.11

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

70 co-citations

6-301.11

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

69 co-citations

References

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 225 times across 220 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 220 such facilities across Florida, with 30 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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