FDACS Citation 6-501.11: Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

Overview

FDACS citation 6-501.11 (Physical facilities not maintained in good repair) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 1,450 citations in the past 12 months across 5,453 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
1,450Citations (12 mo)
8,256Total Citations
5,453Facilities Cited

Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 6-501.11 (Physical facilities not maintained in good repair) is a general violation addressing Physical Facility standards.

What the Code Says

6-501.11 — Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair.

— 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 6-501.11 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade678
Pinellas373
Polk359
Palm Beach354
St. Lucie287
Volusia271

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-501.11
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
A and M Discount Beverage #12 Melbourne 14 Dec 19, 2025
Tasty Island Cuisine / Soul Food LLC Deland 9 Sep 17, 2025
Ocean Breeze Fish Market Tampa 9 Aug 29, 2024
Big Top Supermarket Eastpoint 8 Dec 9, 2025
Chevron Food Mart Palm City 8 Dec 3, 2025
Save a Lot # 24503 Perry 8 Apr 28, 2025
Nd's Corner Store Sanford 8 Feb 18, 2025
Mayo Mart Mayo 7 Apr 3, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

Oumi Sushi, Stuart—

Kitchen: Employee items stored with single use items without proper separation in storage cabinet. COS: Employee items were moved to designated area.

Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—

Back area- holes and some wooden panels show signs of past water damages along the bottoms of the walls in the back storage area.

Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—

Back area- personal food stored on same shelf in cooler unit with food service food and not stored in a designated and separated area away from food service food.

7-eleven # 32425, Boynton Beach—

Backroom area: Broom bristles leaning against the 3 compartment sink. COS: Broom removed by person in charge.

Mayo Mart, Mayo—

Retail, Back Room and Old Deli Area - Observed water stained ceiling tiles throughout the establishment.

Mayo Mart, Mayo—

Old Deli Area - Observed unused shelving, display items, bicycles and unused food equipment stored in area.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.11

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

4,170 co-citations

6-501.12

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

3,515 co-citations

5-501.11

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

3,097 co-citations

6-301.11

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

2,615 co-citations

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

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

2,424 co-citations

5-205.11

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

2,290 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-501.11?
FDACS citation 6-501.11 (Physical facilities not maintained in good repair) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Physical facilities not maintained in good repair.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-501.11 (Physical facilities not maintained in good repair)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 8256 times across 5,453 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-501.11?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-501.11 (Physical facilities not maintained in good repair) has been cited at 5,453 such facilities across Florida, with 1,450 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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