FDACS Citation 5-501.16(B)-(C): Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly

Overview

FDACS citation 5-501.16(B)-(C) (Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 58 citations in the past 12 months across 300 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
58Citations (12 mo)
315Total Citations
300Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 5-501.16(B)-(C) (Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly) is a general violation addressing Water, Plumbing, and Waste standards.

What the Code Says

5-501.16(B)-(C) — Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly

Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly
discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent
lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories.

— 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(B)-(C) citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade27
Palm Beach24
Brevard20
Polk18
St. Lucie13
Orange12

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-501.16(B)-(C)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Kwick Stop Tallahassee 3 Feb 3, 2026
Circle K # 1313 Gainesville 2 Jan 21, 2026
G M Food Market Delray Beach 2 Dec 2, 2025
La Central Fort Pierce 2 Dec 1, 2025
Rms Enterprises Bp INC Lakeland 2 Oct 22, 2025
Shell Food Mart Fort Pierce 2 Sep 29, 2025
Quick Check Food Store West Melbourne 2 Sep 23, 2025
Frank's Fresh Fruits Mini Market Miami 2 Jun 4, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—

Back area- no waste receptacle provided near the hand wash sink located in the front area processing room. COS- person in charge provided a waste receptacle near the hand wash sink.

Hope's Curry, Gainesville—

Processing area - There is no waste receptacle for the handwashing sink next to the warewashing sink.

Mi Food Mart 2, Gainesville—

Retail Area - No trash can available at the hand wash station located on the food service counter. Discussed with manager.

Kwick Stop, Tallahassee—

Warewash area: No trash can where trash is generated. COS- Trash can was provided.

Island Jiffy Store # 3246, Cedar Key—

Back Room Area - No trash can available next to hand wash station near walk in freezer and ice machine.

Palmstar 1 LLC, Mangonia Park—

Backroom: No trashcan available in area of handwash sink by ice machine. COS: Trash can provided during visit.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-501.16(B)-(C)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

293 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

181 co-citations

5-501.11

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

160 co-citations

6-301.11

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

148 co-citations

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

113 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

108 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-501.16(B)-(C)?
FDACS citation 5-501.16(B)-(C) (Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly discarded, or where recyclables or returnables are placed, or at each lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories where disposable towels are used at handwashing lavatories.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-501.16(B)-(C) (Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 315 times across 300 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-501.16(B)-(C)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-501.16(B)-(C) (Waste receptacle not provided in each area where refuse is generated or commonly) has been cited at 300 such facilities across Florida, with 58 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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