FDACS Citation 6-101.11: Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use

Overview

FDACS citation 6-101.11 (Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 123 citations in the past 12 months across 361 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
123Citations (12 mo)
399Total Citations
361Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 6-101.11 (Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use) is a general violation addressing Physical Facility standards.

What the Code Says

6-101.11 — Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use

Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use
are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are
absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is
not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not
designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11

— 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 6-101.11 citations
CountyCitations
Volusia28
Pinellas25
Palm Beach21
St. Johns19
Miami-Dade18
Orange12

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-101.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Buddy Boys Country Store Saint Augustine 3 Oct 9, 2025
Frank's Fresh Fruits Mini Market Miami 3 Jun 4, 2025
Food Giant # 600 Establishment #: 12421 Century 3 Jul 30, 2024
Jeremiahs Italian Ice Orlando 2 Jan 5, 2026
Pangs's BBQ Orlando 2 Jan 5, 2026
Mon Delice New Smyrna Beach 2 Dec 8, 2025
La Fiesta Mexican Convenience Store Tampa 2 Nov 21, 2025
Quick King Store # 0024 Bunnell 2 Oct 24, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Pangs's BBQ, Orlando—

Produce and Seafood Departments: Ceiling tiles are not constructed of smooth/easily cleanable material.

Pangs's BBQ, Orlando—

Seafood Department: Ceiling tiles are not constructed of smooth/easily cleanable material.

Jeremiahs Italian Ice, Orlando—

Warewashing Area: Employee restroom opens directly into processing area where exposed foods are processed. Racks stored near restroom were observed being used for exposed foods. See comments. o Print Date: 12/12/2025 Page 2 of 3 53 Citation Description: Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11 Observation: Warewashing Area: Various ceiling tiles were not smooth or easily cleanable.

Donut King, Minneola—

Kitchen: Floor tiles in various areas on kitchen and prep areas and broken and/or are in disrepair.

El Famoso Borinquen Meat Market INC, Tampa—

Kitchen Area and Meat Department: Unsealed and damaged flooring though out areas.

Winn Dixie # 2203, Edgewater—

Retail: Floor in front of open air meat cases is not smooth and easily clean-able. Meat freezer: Hole in wall at juncture of floor and wall.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-101.11

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-101.11?
FDACS citation 6-101.11 (Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
How serious is FDACS violation 6-101.11 (Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 399 times across 361 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-101.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-101.11 (Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use) has been cited at 361 such facilities across Florida, with 123 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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