FDACS Citation 6-202.16: Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the

Overview

FDACS citation 6-202.16 (Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 40 citations in the past 12 months across 144 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
40Citations (12 mo)
149Total Citations
144Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-202.16 (Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-202.16 — Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the

Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the
weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals.

— 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 6-202.16 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas22
Pasco12
Miami-Dade11
Palm Beach8
Sumter4
Polk4

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-202.16
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Frank's Fresh Fruits Mini Market Miami 3 Jun 4, 2025
Hershels Quick Stop LLC Otter Creek 2 Dec 16, 2024
Modern Herbal Apothecary Tampa 2 Sep 18, 2024
Nrg Enterprises INC Clearwater 1 Feb 19, 2026
Dollar Tree #10838 Homosassa 1 Feb 19, 2026
Knaus Berry Farm Miami 1 Jan 23, 2026
Harry's Food Mart 2 Dade City 1 Dec 16, 2025
Family Dollar # 8782 Zephyrhills 1 Nov 10, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Dollar Tree #10838, Homosassa—

Stock room : the frame around the roll up door is not flush with the wall, creating gaps around the frame large enough to allow pest intrusion.

Knaus Berry Farm, Miami—

Outside Grounds- Food processing equipment (pan washer, ice machine, hand sink), were installed outside the building, which lacked walls that would effectively protect against inclement weather. The food establishment has 30 calendar days to correct violations related to preventing food contamination and to install walls that prevent inclement weather from entering all food preparation areas and food processing equipment located outside the premises.

Harry's Food Mart 2, Dade City—

Outside Building: Climbing Vine plants hanging on the wall part of the building which potentially pest entry.

Family Dollar # 8782, Zephyrhills—

Outside Building: Tree branches overhanging the roof which potentially pest entry.

Circle K # 1433, Oxford—

Outside Building: Tree branches overhanging the roof which potentially pest entry.

Dollar General # 12152, Zephyrhills—

Outside Building: Tree branches overhanging the roof back of the building which potentially pest entry.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.16

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

126 co-citations

5-501.11

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

77 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

68 co-citations

6-501.12

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

58 co-citations

6-301.11

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

45 co-citations

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

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

35 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-202.16?
FDACS citation 6-202.16 (Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the weather or the entry of insects, rodents, or other animals.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-202.16 (Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 149 times across 144 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-202.16?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.16 (Perimeter walls and roofs not effective in protecting the establishment from the) has been cited at 144 such facilities across Florida, with 40 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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