FDACS Citation 5-503.11: Solid waste (other than that which is disposed of through the sewage system) not
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 1 citations in the past 12 months across 2 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Hernando | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
3-501.16(A)(2)
6-501.11
3-304.12(B)
3-201.11(C)
4-903.11(A)
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 5-503.11?
- 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 1 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.
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