FDACS Citation 6-201.12: Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or

Overview

FDACS citation 6-201.12 (Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 8 citations in the past 12 months across 19 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
8Citations (12 mo)
21Total Citations
19Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-201.12 (Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-201.12 — Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or

Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or
prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings; or exposed and installed horizontally on the floor.

— 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 6-201.12 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach5
Sarasota5
Walton2
Miami-Dade2
St. Lucie1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-201.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Dan's Market Bradenton 2 Aug 7, 2025
Mermaid Pie Company Bradenton 1 Sep 3, 2025
Stop Wise Palm Beach Gardens 1 Aug 27, 2025
Chez Cafe Pompano Beach 1 Jul 18, 2025
S and a Caribbean Market Miramar 1 Apr 29, 2025
Kiev Deli Sarasota 1 May 17, 2024
La Sabrosura Market Sarasota 1 Oct 27, 2023
Bgsfd INC Establishment #: 378425 Panama City 1 Oct 27, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Mermaid Pie Company, Bradenton—

Retail area- electrical extension cords are running across the walking area behind the display cases and are covered by a mat.

Dan's Market, Bradenton—

Processing area- utility lines for the display chilled units are crossing the walking area floor behind the cases.

Chez Cafe, Pompano Beach—

Processing area: Restroom door opens directly into processing area. Allowed food establishment 30 days to resolve the issue. Failure to comply within 30 days will result in administrative action. All food equipment will be placed under stop use order and food service will be placed under stop sale order. o Print Date: 7/18/2025 Page 2 of 3 53 Citation Description: Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings; or exposed and installed horizontally on the floor. 6-201.12 Observation: Food service area: Electric conduit running across the floor.

S and a Caribbean Market, Miramar—

Meat Area: Various electrical cords on floor in cutting room not allowing for proper cleaning.

Kiev Deli, Sarasota—

Processing area- electrical lines are on the walkway floor behind the refrigerated display cases.

La Sabrosura Market, Sarasota—

Meat area- electrical lines spliced with electrical tape are lying on the floor at the chilled meat display case.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.12

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

16 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

14 co-citations

6-301.11

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

9 co-citations

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

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

9 co-citations

4-302.14

Test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of

7 co-citations

6-501.12

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

7 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-201.12?
FDACS citation 6-201.12 (Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or prevent cleaning of the floors, walls, or ceilings; or exposed and installed horizontally on the floor.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-201.12 (Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 21 times across 19 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-201.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-201.12 (Utility service lines or pipes are unnecessarily exposed; installed so they obstruct or) has been cited at 19 such facilities across Florida, with 8 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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