FDACS Citation 5-501.16(A): Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient

Overview

FDACS citation 5-501.16(A) (Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 4 citations in the past 12 months across 18 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
4Citations (12 mo)
18Total Citations
18Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-501.16(A) (Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.

What the Code Says

5-501.16(A) — Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient

Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient
capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate.

— 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 5-501.16(A) citations
CountyCitations
Volusia4
Union3
Hardee2
Miami-Dade1
Sarasota1
Manatee1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-501.16(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
76 Food Store Jacksonville 1 Dec 16, 2025
W R McDaniel Grocery Sneads 1 Nov 18, 2025
Vw Krome Stop Exxon Miami 1 May 19, 2025
Ding Tea Bradenton 1 Jul 16, 2024
Wauchula Mini Mart Wauchula 1 May 20, 2024
Walgreens # 10972 Jacksonville 1 Sep 15, 2023
Riverview Fresh Market Riverview 1 Jun 9, 2023
Dollar General # 9764 Pierson 1 May 10, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Ding Tea, Bradenton—

Outside: Garbage receptacle too small as evident by trash and trash bags on ground surrounding dumpster.

Wauchula Mini Mart, Wauchula—

Outside: Garbage dumpster too small, evident by garbage pilled next to small dumpster.

Walgreens # 10972, Jacksonville—

Outside: Trash compactor damaged per manager and establishment is waiting on repair. Trash bagged and stacked outside of backdoor.

Riverview Fresh Market, Riverview—

Outside area: Establishment does not have sufficient size or number of trash containers to facilitate the amount of garbage produced by store.

Dollar General # 9764, Pierson—

Outside-- The waste container is filled over capacity near the bagged ice display. o

Forest Hill Grocery, Deland—

Outside-- The dumpster is filled over capacity in a manner preventing the lids to close. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-501.16(A)

5-501.11

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

20 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

17 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

8 co-citations

3-305.11

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

7 co-citations

4-601.11(C)

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

6 co-citations

6-501.12

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

6 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-501.16(A)?
FDACS citation 5-501.16(A) (Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-501.16(A) (Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 18 times across 18 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-501.16(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-501.16(A) (Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient) has been cited at 18 such facilities across Florida, with 4 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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