FDACS Citation 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
FDACS citation 5-501.17 (Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 974 citations in the past 12 months across 2,867 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Citation 5-501.17 — Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.
What the Code Says
5-501.17 — Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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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 | 420 |
| Palm Beach | 230 |
| Pinellas | 196 |
| Polk | 156 |
| Pasco | 100 |
| Union | 80 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fadded Ape 9318 | Tampa | 5 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Nd's Corner Store | Sanford | 4 | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Smackin Trays | Eustis | 4 | Aug 2, 2023 |
| E M J Food Mart LLC | Lutz | 3 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Food Truck No 1 | Deland | 3 | Sep 4, 2025 |
| Ghost Vapor and Smoke Shop | Tampa | 3 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| Tienda Mexicana | Apopka | 3 | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Piggly Wiggly # 0292 | Tallahassee | 3 | Feb 7, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Absolute Liquors, North Miami Beach—
Backroom Area: Cover not available for trash receptacle inside employee restroom.
Autozone # 2467, Ormond Beach—
Back Area: No covered trash receptacle located inside of employee women's restroom.
Dollar General # 13776, Grand Island—
Restrooms: No covered trash receptacle in employee restrooms near the front area.
Checkers #6325, Ocala—
Back Room - One of two unisex restrooms was observed to not have a covered waste receptacle available.
The Vitamin Shoppe LLC #87, Ocoee—
Employee restroom does not have a covered receptacle for the disposal of feminine products.
Target # 1038, North Miami Beach—
Retail Area: Cover not available for trash receptacle inside employee unisex restrooms.
Frequently Cited Alongside 5-501.17
2-501.11
6-501.11
6-301.14
6-202.14
5-501.11
6-301.11
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 5-501.17?
- FDACS citation 5-501.17 (Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
- How serious is FDACS violation 5-501.17 (Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 3000 times across 2,867 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-501.17?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-501.17 (Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary) has been cited at 2,867 such facilities across Florida, with 974 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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