FDACS Citation 6-201.16: Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor

Overview

FDACS citation 6-201.16 (Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 12 citations in the past 12 months across 28 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
12Citations (12 mo)
28Total Citations
28Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-201.16 (Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-201.16 — Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor

Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor
wall constructed of concrete, porous block, or bricks not finished and sealed to provide a smooth,
nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.

— 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 6-201.16 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas5
St. Johns3
Hendry2
Palm Beach2
Volusia1
Santa Rosa1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-201.16
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution Tampa 1 Mar 19, 2026
Stop Shop Save & Go Broadway Riviera Beach 1 Feb 13, 2026
Thorntons #707 Tampa 1 Nov 5, 2025
Cheesecake Chicks New Port Richey 1 Sep 2, 2025
Soflo Vapes Unit B Davie 1 Jun 18, 2025
7-eleven #17203a Orlando 1 May 19, 2025
Save a Penny Pensacola 1 Jan 6, 2025
Dollar General #7680 Moore Haven 1 Aug 26, 2024

Recent Inspector Observations

Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution, Tampa—

Warewashing/ processing area: There is no wall separating this establishment and wholesale business next door. The areas are open to processing area next door behind warewashing area and coffee processing area. Kitchen area: Dividing wall Between Kitchen/processing area and front service/ sandwich making area is unfinished bare wood frame.

Cheesecake Chicks, New Port Richey—

Kitchen area: new AC ducts are being installed and 1/2 of the kitchen ceiling tiles are missing

Dollar General #7680, Moore Haven—

Rest room area- ceiling tiles missing / dislodged in the hallway in between the rest rooms.

Rositas Son LLC, Lakeland—

Warewashing area: Missing ceiling tiles above three compartment sink. Retail area: Missing ceiling tiles above walk-in cooler door area.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.16

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

17 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

17 co-citations

6-501.12

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

11 co-citations

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

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

10 co-citations

2-103.11(O)

Person in charge does not ensure food employees and conditional employees are

9 co-citations

6-301.14

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

7 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-201.16?
FDACS citation 6-201.16 (Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor wall constructed of concrete, porous block, or bricks not finished and sealed to provide a smooth, nonabsorbent, easily cleanable surface.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-201.16 (Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 28 times across 28 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-201.16?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-201.16 (Wall or ceiling covering material not attached so that it is easily cleanable, or indoor) has been cited at 28 such facilities across Florida, with 12 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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