FDACS Citation 5-501.18: Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of

Overview

FDACS citation 5-501.18 (Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
0Citations (12 mo)
2Total Citations
2Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 5-501.18 (Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

5-501.18 — Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of

Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of
receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables.

— 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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-501.18

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

2 co-citations

7-102.11

Working container of poisonous or toxic materials taken from a bulk supply not

2 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

2 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

4-601.11(A)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch

2 co-citations

4-204.11

Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-501.18?
FDACS citation 5-501.18 (Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-501.18 (Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2 times across 2 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-501.18?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-501.18 (Suitable cleaning implements and supplies not provided as necessary for effective cleaning of) has been cited at 2 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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