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 2 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
2Citations (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
Starbucks # 3428 Gulf Breeze 1 Feb 28, 2025
7-eleven #35369a Brooksville 1 May 16, 2024
Bj's Wholesale Club #223 Port Charlotte 1 Jun 2, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

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

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1 co-citations

3-305.11

Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food

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 2 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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