FDACS Citation 5-501.19: Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for

Overview

FDACS citation 5-501.19 (Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code, with 2 citations in the past 12 months across 7 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 5Water, Plumbing, and Waste
2Citations (12 mo)
7Total Citations
7Facilities Cited

Citation 5-501.19 — Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.

What the Code Says

5-501.19 — Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for

Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for
recyclables or returnables not located so that it is separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens,
single-service and single-use articles and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created. Location of
receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables creates a public health hazard
or nuisance or interferes with the cleaning of adjacent space.

— 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 5-501.19 citations
CountyCitations
Volusia4
St. Johns1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-501.19
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Buddy Boys Country Store Saint Augustine 1 Sep 23, 2025
Publix # 1499 Eustis 1 Jul 12, 2023
Vw Publix 0422 Orange City 1 Jul 7, 2023
Torys Donuts Debary 1 Apr 13, 2023
Publix Super Markets INC. #1755 Ormond Beach 1 Feb 28, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Buddy Boys Country Store, Saint Augustine—

Walk-in Cooler and backroom: Returnables commingled and stored above food meant for consumer consumption.

Publix # 1499, Eustis—

Deli-- A waste drum filled over capacity contacts the edge of a backroom prep table. COS-Drum relocated.

Vw Publix 0422, Orange City—

Deli-- Waste container contacts the apron stored at the raw food only linen rack-- COS-Container relocated.

Torys Donuts, Debary—

Backroom-- Containers of various dairy products held for disposal in an upright cooler are not stored in a designated area separated from wholesome retail food. o

Publix Super Markets INC. #1755, Ormond Beach—

Deli-- A waste container contacts the lower surfaces of hanging cooking aprons at the fryer area. COS-- Waste container relocated. x

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-501.19

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

11 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

4 co-citations

3-302.12

Working container holding a food or food ingredient that is not readily and

3 co-citations

6-501.14

Intake or exhaust air ducts not cleaned or filters not changed and they are a source

3 co-citations

4-501.11

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

3 co-citations

4-302.14

Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of

3 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-501.19?
FDACS citation 5-501.19 (Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for recyclables or returnables not located so that it is separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service and single-use articles and a public health hazard or nuisance is not created. Location of receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables creates a public health hazard or nuisance or interferes with the cleaning of adjacent space.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-501.19 (Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 7 times across 7 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-501.19?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-501.19 (Area designated for refuse, recyclables, returnables or a redeeming machine for) has been cited at 7 such facilities across Florida, with 2 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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