FDACS Citation 5-501.15: Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used
FDACS citation 5-501.15 (Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 8 citations in the past 12 months across 18 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-501.15 (Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.
What the Code Says
5-501.15 — Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used
Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
with materials containing food residue and used outside not designed and constructed to have tight-fitting
lids, doors, or covers; or not installed so that accumulation of debris, and insect and rodent attraction and
harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and under the unit.
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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 3 |
| Walton | 2 |
| Hillsborough | 2 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
| St. Johns | 1 |
| Union | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chef Rasta Rayon Authentic Island Food Cuisine | Tampa | 2 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Fresh Florida Fisheries LLC | Miami | 1 | Jan 9, 2026 |
| 4 Points Market Establishment #: 259234 | Boynton Beach | 1 | Apr 21, 2025 |
| Dollar Tree # 4879 | Winter Park | 1 | Jan 8, 2025 |
| Presidente Supermarket No. 56 | Orlando | 1 | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Cvs Pharmacy # 01127 | Miami | 1 | Jun 28, 2024 |
| Ecologic Enterprises INC. | Hialeah | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| Dollar General # 3419 | Zephyrhills | 1 | Sep 13, 2023 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Ecologic Enterprises INC., Hialeah—
Out side grounds observed area out side of large garbage with lots of soil and garbage on area not clean as often as needed.
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-501.15
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
6-301.11
4-501.11
5-501.11
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 5-501.15?
- FDACS citation 5-501.15 (Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing food residue and used outside not designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors, or covers; or not installed so that accumulation of debris, and insect and rodent attraction and harborage are minimized and effective cleaning is facilitated around and under the unit.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-501.15 (Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 19 times across 18 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-501.15?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-501.15 (Receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables used) has been cited at 18 such facilities across Florida, with 8 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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