FDACS Citation 5-503.11: Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not

Overview

FDACS citation 5-503.11 (Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not) 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

Citation 5-503.11 — Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Water, Plumbing, and Waste chapter.

What the Code Says

5-503.11 — Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not

Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not
recycled or disposed of in an approved public or private community recycling or refuse facility, or disposed
of in an individual refuse facility such as a landfill or incinerator which is sized, constructed, maintained, and
operated according to law.

— 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 5-503.11 citations
CountyCitations
Hernando1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 5-503.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Circle K # 2119 Hernando 1 Apr 27, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Circle K # 2119, Hernando—

Outside area: Observed liquids, metals, trash, food and recycled debris stored directly onto grassy surface and sand. o Print Date: 4/27/2023 Page 1 of 3 52 Citation Description: Inside or outside storage room, area, enclosure or receptacles not of sufficient capacity to hold refuse, recyclables, and returnables that accumulate. 5-501.16(A) Observation: Outside area: Not enough dumpsters to store trash. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 5-503.11

5-501.11

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

3 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

2 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

1 co-citations

5-205.11

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

1 co-citations

3-304.12(B)

During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensil stored in food that is not

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 5-503.11?
FDACS citation 5-503.11 (Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not) is a General violation under Chapter 5 (Water, Plumbing, and Waste) of the FDA Food Code. Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not recycled or disposed of in an approved public or private community recycling or refuse facility, or disposed of in an individual refuse facility such as a landfill or incinerator which is sized, constructed, maintained, and operated according to law.
How serious is FDACS violation 5-503.11 (Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not)?
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 5-503.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 5-503.11 (Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not) 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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