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 57 citations in the past 12 months across 368 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
57Citations (12 mo)
406Total Citations
368Facilities 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

Freedy's Market, Deerfield Beach—

Backroom area: Several floor tiles in the warewashing area were chipped or missing.

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.

New Meat Store, Orlando—

Processing Area: The ceiling tiles above the meat processing area are acoustic tiles, not easily cleanable.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-101.11

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

399 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

210 co-citations

6-501.12

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

177 co-citations

5-501.11

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

137 co-citations

6-301.11

Handwashing sink or group of 2 adjacent handwashing sinks not provided with hand

137 co-citations

3-305.11

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

133 co-citations

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 406 times across 368 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 368 such facilities across Florida, with 57 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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