FDACS Citation 6-201.13: Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second

Overview

FDACS citation 6-201.13 (Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 14 citations in the past 12 months across 73 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
14Citations (12 mo)
79Total Citations
73Facilities Cited

Citation 6-201.13 — Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.

What the Code Says

6-201.13 — Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second

Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second
inch in areas where cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors; or floors not
provided with drains and graded to drain, or the floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed in areas
where water flush cleaning methods are used.

— 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 6-201.13 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach7
Santa Rosa7
Marion5
Pinellas3
Lake3
Sumter3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-201.13
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC Leesburg 2 Jul 17, 2025
Bravo Supermarkets #045500 Ocala 2 Jun 2, 2025
Curry Leaves Tampa 2 Mar 10, 2023
Chevron Food Mart Bushnell 2 Feb 13, 2023
Dixie Cream Donut West Palm Beach 1 Mar 18, 2026
Dollar General # 11349 Deland 1 Dec 30, 2025
Adams Food Store LLC South Bay 1 Dec 9, 2025
Lilina Food Mart Belle Glade 1 Dec 8, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Dollar General # 11349, Deland—

Employee Restroom: Base of wall where it meets the floor not coved and a gap exists

Adams Food Store LLC, South Bay—

Retail and Kitchen- floor and wall junctures not coved. Coving is missing and damaged in several locations.

Earth Origins Market #13, Ocala—

Deli: Wall and floor juncture behind equipment not coved and sealed. Kitchen: Damage to floor and wall juncture under hand washing sink and prep table.

Cake and Roll Sweet Shop (second Store), Orlando—

Floor and wall junctures missing cove molding or other means to seal floor and wall junctures.

Sotts Wespack Meat and Convenience Store, Fort Myers—

WARE WASH AREA: Floor and wall junctures not coved in ware washing and meat grinder area.

Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC, Leesburg—

Meat Department: Wall junctures are not coved along back wall behind prep tables and warewashing sink.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.13

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

71 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

30 co-citations

6-501.12

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

28 co-citations

3-501.16(A)(2)

Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below

26 co-citations

4-501.11

Equipment not maintained in good repair or condition; equipment component not

22 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from

20 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-201.13?
FDACS citation 6-201.13 (Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second inch in areas where cleaning methods other than water flushing are used for cleaning floors; or floors not provided with drains and graded to drain, or the floor and wall junctures not coved and sealed in areas where water flush cleaning methods are used.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-201.13 (Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 79 times across 73 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-201.13?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-201.13 (Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second) has been cited at 73 such facilities across Florida, with 14 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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