FDACS Citation 6-202.19: Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain

Overview

FDACS citation 6-202.19 (Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 0 citations in the past 12 months across 3 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
0Citations (12 mo)
3Total Citations
3Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-202.19 (Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-202.19 — Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain

Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain.

— 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 6-202.19 citations
CountyCitations
Polk2
Palm Beach1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-202.19
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Taqueria Guerrero Belle Glade 1 Dec 3, 2024
Vw Florida Convenience 490 Frostproof 1 Apr 13, 2023

Recent Inspector Observations

Vw Florida Convenience 490, Frostproof—

outside area- water pooling on the ground under a condensate drain pipe in the back of the building causing muddy conditions up against the building. o

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-202.19

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

2 co-citations

5-203.14

Plumbing system not installed to preclude backflow of a solid, liquid, or gas

1 co-citations

5-501.11

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

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

4-602.11(C)

Equipment food-contact surface or utensil used with time/temperature control for

1 co-citations

2-303.11

Food employee wearing jewelry, other than a plain ring such as a wedding band, on

1 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-202.19?
FDACS citation 6-202.19 (Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-202.19 (Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 3 times across 3 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-202.19?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-202.19 (Exterior walking and driving surfaces not graded to drain) has been cited at 3 such facilities across Florida, with 0 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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