FDACS Citation 6-201.14(A): Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or

Overview

FDACS citation 6-201.14(A) (Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 6 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
1Citations (12 mo)
6Total Citations
6Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-201.14(A) (Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-201.14(A) — Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or

Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or
warewashing area; walk-in refrigerator; toilet room where handwashing lavatories, toilets or urinals are
located; refuse storage room; or other area where the floor is subject to moisture, 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 6-201.14(A) citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach2
Lee1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-201.14(A)
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Gardens Fresh Produce Spot Deerfield Beach 1 Jul 18, 2025
Smj One Petroleum LLC Lantana 1 Oct 31, 2024
Old Buenos Aires Cape Coral 1 May 31, 2023

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.14(A)

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Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not

4 co-citations

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

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

4 co-citations

4-602.13

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to

3 co-citations

3-302.11(A)(1)

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

3 co-citations

6-301.14

Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all

3 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

3 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-201.14(A)?
FDACS citation 6-201.14(A) (Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or warewashing area; walk-in refrigerator; toilet room where handwashing lavatories, toilets or urinals are located; refuse storage room; or other area where the floor is subject to moisture, flushing, or spray cleaning methods.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-201.14(A) (Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 6 times across 6 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-201.14(A)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-201.14(A) (Carpeting or similar material installed as a floor covering in food preparation or) has been cited at 6 such facilities across Florida, with 1 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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