FDACS Citation 6-201.17: Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable

Overview

FDACS citation 6-201.17 (Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 1 citations in the past 12 months across 8 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
1Citations (12 mo)
8Total Citations
8Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-201.17 (Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-201.17 — Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable

Attachment to wall or ceiling not 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.

Citations by County

Florida counties with the most 6-201.17 citations
CountyCitations
Pasco1
Santa Rosa1
Gadsden1
Charlotte1
Polk1
St. Johns1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-201.17
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Aurum Brazilian Meat & Market LLC Davenport 1 Jan 27, 2026
Roosters Roasters LLC Havana 1 May 23, 2025
Starbucks # 3428 Gulf Breeze 1 Feb 28, 2025
7-eleven #35369a Brooksville 1 May 16, 2024
1337 Bagels LLC Orlando 1 Apr 23, 2024
Bj's Wholesale Club #223 Port Charlotte 1 Jun 2, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Roosters Roasters LLC, Havana—

Food processing area: the wall behind the coffee roasting processing area is made out of brick that is not easily cleanable. There is expose raw wood on the wall above the entrance door in the processing room.

Starbucks # 3428, Gulf Breeze—

Back Room Hand Sink and Three Compartment Sink: Black mold-like residue underneath the caulking that attaches the sinks to the wall.

7-eleven #35369a, Brooksville—

Restrooms: walls are coved with a textured FRP board, water stains , soap , dirt and grime are embedded in the wall surface

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-201.17

5-205.11

Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee

4 co-citations

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3 co-citations

2-402.11

Food employee not wearing a hair restraint such as a hat, hair covering or net, beard

2 co-citations

7-201.11

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

2 co-citations

2-102.11(A)

Demonstration of knowledge not in compliance

1 co-citations

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

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

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-201.17?
FDACS citation 6-201.17 (Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-201.17 (Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 8 times across 8 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-201.17?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-201.17 (Attachment to wall or ceiling not easily cleanable) has been cited at 8 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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