FDACS Citation 6-101.11: Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use
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.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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
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 |
|---|---|
| Volusia | 28 |
| Pinellas | 25 |
| Palm Beach | 21 |
| St. Johns | 19 |
| Miami-Dade | 18 |
| Orange | 12 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
6-301.11
5-501.11
3-305.11
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 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.
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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Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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