FDACS Citation 6-202.15: Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

Overview

FDACS citation 6-202.15 (Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 551 citations in the past 12 months across 2,631 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
551Citations (12 mo)
2,874Total Citations
2,631Facilities Cited

Citation 6-202.15 — Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.

What the Code Says

6-202.15 — Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or

Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or
closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid,
self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected
against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air
curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means.

— 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 6-202.15 citations
CountyCitations
Palm Beach298
Miami-Dade284
Pinellas165
Volusia109
Polk93
St. Johns81

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-202.15
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Dragon Fire Grill Tampa 14 May 28, 2024
Jm Coffee Co Boca Raton 10 Mar 25, 2026
Dollar General Store 18604 Establishment #: 384803 Plant City 8 Nov 2, 2023
Ocean Breeze Fish Market Tampa 5 Aug 29, 2024
Big Top Supermarket Eastpoint 4 Dec 29, 2025
Tihan INC Live Oak 3 Apr 1, 2026
Shree Hanumanji INC High Springs 3 Feb 18, 2026
Bravo Supermarket Lake Worth 3 Jan 16, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Hope's Curry, Gainesville—

Processing area - There is a gap exposing daylight at the bottom of the front entry door. There is a gap exposing daylight at the bottom of the roll-up door. Backroom area - There is a gap around the wall cut out for a/c plumbing exposing daylight.

Ny Ny Pizza, Riverview—

Retail Area: Open gap at middle juncture of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.

Tihan INC, Live Oak—

Retail Area - Observed a visible gap exposing daylight at the connection point of double front doors.

Jimmy P's Butcher Shop & Cafe, Bonita Springs—

RECEIVING AREA: Rolling garage door with visible air gap along bottom while closed.

Codys Corner General Store, Bunnell—

Storage Shed: Doors to the storage shed directly attached to food establishment are left open with an attachable screen that is lose and not completely covering the opening.

Value Market, Tampa—

Retail Area: Open gap at middle juncture of front entrance doors does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion. Old kitchen area: opening to the outside area on ceiling where exhaust vent was removed does not provide a protective seal to prevent pest intrusion.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.15

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

1,922 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,411 co-citations

5-501.11

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

860 co-citations

6-501.12

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

857 co-citations

6-301.11

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

700 co-citations

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

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

685 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-202.15?
FDACS citation 6-202.15 (Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; closed, tight-fitting windows; and solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. Windows or doors kept open for ventilation or other purposes not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or other effective means.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-202.15 (Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 2874 times across 2,631 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-202.15?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.15 (Outer opening not protected against the entry of insects and rodents by filling or) has been cited at 2,631 such facilities across Florida, with 551 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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