FDACS Citation 6-201.14(B): Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable

Overview

FDACS citation 6-201.14(B) (Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 1 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
0Citations (12 mo)
1Total Citations
1Facilities Cited

Citation 6-201.14(B) — Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.

What the Code Says

6-201.14(B) — Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable

Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable
mastic; or not installed tightly against the wall under the coving or not installed away from the wall with a space
between the carpet and the wall and with the edges of the carpet secured.

— 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(B) citations
CountyCitations
St. Lucie1

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.14(B)

5-501.11

Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not

2 co-citations

6-301.11

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

1 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1 co-citations

4-903.11(A)

Single-service or single-use articles not stored in a clean, dry location; at least 6

1 co-citations

4-601.11(C)

Nonfood-contact surface of equipment has an accumulation of dust, dirt, food

1 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-201.14(B)?
FDACS citation 6-201.14(B) (Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable mastic; or not installed tightly against the wall under the coving or not installed away from the wall with a space between the carpet and the wall and with the edges of the carpet secured.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-201.14(B) (Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1 times across 1 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-201.14(B)?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-201.14(B) (Carpeting installed as a floor covering not securely attached to the floor with durable) has been cited at 1 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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