FDACS Citation 6-101.11(A)(3): Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject

Overview

FDACS citation 6-101.11(A)(3) (Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 23 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
3Citations (12 mo)
25Total Citations
23Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 6-101.11(A)(3) (Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject) is a general violation addressing Physical Facility standards.

What the Code Says

6-101.11(A)(3) — Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject

Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject
to flushing or spray cleaning methods.

— 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(A)(3) citations
CountyCitations
Hillsborough2
Walton1
St. Johns1
Pinellas1
Volusia1
Manatee1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-101.11(A)(3)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Hosanna Caribbean Market Apollo Beach 2 Oct 29, 2024
Cake and Roll Sweet Shop (second Store) Orlando 1 Sep 16, 2025
Chiodos 231 Express Mart Fountain 1 Aug 18, 2025
Springfiled Kwik Stop Panama City 1 Aug 8, 2025
Total Supermarket North Miami 1 Mar 11, 2025
Mega Mart of Pompano Pompano Beach 1 Jan 29, 2025
Stephanies Cocoa Island LLC New Port Richey 1 May 24, 2024
Ginnys and Jane Es Bakery Cafe and Store Anna Maria 1 May 10, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Vw Publix 1500, Deland—

Produce-- Plywood sheets are used for temporary flooring near the floor drains at the processing area.

Perrine's Produce, Dixie Freeway New Smyrna Beach—

Backroom: Floor sealant worn and exposing raw concrete in back hallway and cold processing room. o

Hhh Food and Beverage, Lake Placid—

Back area- new raw wood flooring placed on floor in the back room needs to be rendered non absorbent or covered with a non absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable material in the ware washing/storage room. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-101.11(A)(3)

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

34 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

15 co-citations

6-501.12

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

11 co-citations

6-202.15

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

10 co-citations

5-205.11

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

9 co-citations

2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)

Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing

8 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-101.11(A)(3)?
FDACS citation 6-101.11(A)(3) (Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject to flushing or spray cleaning methods.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-101.11(A)(3) (Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 25 times across 23 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-101.11(A)(3)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-101.11(A)(3) (Flooring constructed of absorbent materials in areas subject to moisture or subject) has been cited at 23 such facilities across Florida, with 3 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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