FDACS Citation 5-502.11: Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency

Overview

FDACS citation 5-502.11 (Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency) 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 41 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)
41Total Citations
41Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 5-502.11 (Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

5-502.11 — Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency

Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency
that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects
and rodents.

— 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 5-502.11 citations
CountyCitations
Volusia5
Pinellas3
Lake2
Miami-Dade1
Santa Rosa1
Orange1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-502.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Volero Food Mart Gulf Breeze 1 Mar 18, 2026
Choice Food & Gas #6 Jasper 1 Feb 19, 2026
Wawa 5214 Riviera Beach 1 Feb 3, 2026
Broward Marathon Fort Lauderdale 1 Nov 26, 2024
Dollar Tree # 2128 Panama City 1 May 8, 2024
Dollar General # 8041 Waldo 1 Dec 22, 2023
Dollar General # 11865 Gainesville 1 Dec 8, 2023
Big Lots # 0528 Orange City 1 Sep 21, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Volero Food Mart, Gulf Breeze—

Outside Garbage Dumpster: Trash overflowing onto the ground and unable to close lid.

Choice Food & Gas #6, Jasper—

Outside: there is construction debris and garbage on the ground adjacent to building.

Wawa 5214, Riviera Beach—

Back room-Women employee toilet room has soiled toilet paper on floor, trash is overflowing.

Dollar Tree # 2128, Panama City—

Outside area - Refuse was overflowing and on the ground at the outside common waste receptacle in front of the food establishment. Cos - All waste was adequately removed from the area and receptacle by the person in charge during the inspection.

Dollar General # 8041, Waldo—

Outside grounds - Accumulation of refuse scattered on grounds near the dumpster area.

Dollar General # 11865, Gainesville—

Outside grounds - Accumulation of refuse scattered on grounds of property. Trash can at front entrance to store is overflowing.

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-502.11

5-501.11

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

37 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

26 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

18 co-citations

6-501.12

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

15 co-citations

4-302.12

Food temperature measuring device not provided or not readily accessible for use in

13 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

11 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-502.11?
FDACS citation 5-502.11 (Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency that will minimize the development of objectionable odors and other conditions that attract or harbor insects and rodents.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-502.11 (Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 41 times across 41 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 5-502.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-502.11 (Refuse, recyclables, or returnables not removed from the premises at a frequency) has been cited at 41 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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