FDACS Citation 6-201.15: Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable

Overview

FDACS citation 6-201.15 (Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 3 citations in the past 12 months across 4 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
3Citations (12 mo)
5Total Citations
4Facilities Cited

Citation 6-201.15 — Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.

What the Code Says

6-201.15 — Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable

Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable.

— 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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.15

3-501.16(A)(2)

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

3 co-citations

5-203.14

Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas

3 co-citations

6-501.12

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

3 co-citations

4-204.11

Temperature measuring device sensor not located to measure the air temperature

3 co-citations

5-205.15(B)

Plumbing system not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

7-201.11

Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment,

2 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-201.15?
FDACS citation 6-201.15 (Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-201.15 (Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 5 times across 4 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-201.15?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-201.15 (Mats and duckboards not designed to be removable and easily cleanable) has been cited at 4 such facilities across Florida, with 3 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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