FDACS Citation 5-501.12: Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of

Overview

FDACS citation 5-501.12 (Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 12 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

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

FDACS citation 5-501.12 (Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

5-501.12 — Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of

Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of
durable and cleanable materials.

— 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 5-501.12 citations
CountyCitations
Flagler1
Pasco1
Palm Beach1
Jackson1
Lake1
Volusia1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-501.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Hobby Lobby #718 Palm Coast 1 Dec 11, 2025
Fortune Liquors & Lotto Campbellton 1 Nov 25, 2025
Tulipan Bakery West Palm Beach 1 Aug 28, 2023
Walgreens # 3931 Edgewater 1 Feb 6, 2023
Dollar General # 12157 Groveland 1 Nov 29, 2022
Super Discount Beverage Brooksville 1 Jul 7, 2022

Recent Inspector Observations

Hobby Lobby #718, Palm Coast—

Loading Dock Area: Trash compactor area contains significant build up of trash and debris.

Tulipan Bakery, West Palm Beach—

Outside: Cardboard stored directly on ground and up against building creating a harborage condition.

Dollar General # 12157, Groveland—

Exterior: the interior of the dumpster corral has a heavy build up of trash and debris. The area behind the green dumpster has trash and debris behind and along side of the dumpster. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-501.12

5-501.11

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

13 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

11 co-citations

6-501.12

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

6 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

6 co-citations

6-301.14

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

6 co-citations

6-301.11

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

4 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-501.12?
FDACS citation 5-501.12 (Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of durable and cleanable materials.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-501.12 (Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 12 times across 12 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-501.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-501.12 (Outdoor enclosure for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not constructed of) has been cited at 12 such facilities across Florida, with 2 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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