FDACS Citation 6-201.13: Floor and wall junctures not coved and closed to no larger than one thirty-second
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 24 citations in the past 12 months across 73 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 7 |
| Santa Rosa | 7 |
| Marion | 5 |
| Lake | 3 |
| Sumter | 3 |
| Lee | 3 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC | Leesburg | 2 | Jul 17, 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 |
| Earth Origins Market #13 | Ocala | 1 | Nov 20, 2025 |
| Donut King | Minneola | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Amex Food and Deli Establishment #: 365801 | Ocala | 1 | Oct 6, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Dollar General # 11349, Deland—
Employee Restroom: Base of wall where it meets the floor not coved and a gap exists
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.
Rubio's Mexican Food Store INC, Leesburg—
Meat Department: Wall junctures are not coved along back wall behind prep tables and warewashing sink.
Don Pan Kendall, Miami—
Bakery and ware wash - floor not provided with enough drains or leveling its not effective as a evidence of water accumulated in corners and also pooled water underneath reach in freezers. Kitchen walk-in cooler housing raw meats, cheese, milk , eggs and multiple food items, was found in disrepair with an ambient temperature of 48-50*F and is unable to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods at an internal temperature of 41*F or less. See supplement, a stop use order is in effect for this unit. No temperature dependent products may be placed in this unit until released by an inspector. When corrections have been made and this unit is able to maintain food items at an internal temperature of 41*F or below, call 850-245-5520 to request an inspector visit for a written release.
Vw Dollar Tree 0321, Pensacola—
Female restroom: Base board is peeling/ falling off of wall leaving a large gap in floor junctures causing water to soak into walls.
The Sourdough Co., St. Petersburg—
Kitchen: Flooring near utility sink not sealed, grease trap lid not mounted flush on floors for easy cleaning.
Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.13
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-501.12
3-501.16(A)(2)
4-501.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
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 6-201.13?
- 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 24 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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