FDACS Citation 6-501.12: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

Overview

FDACS citation 6-501.12 (Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 760 citations in the past 12 months across 3,969 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
760Citations (12 mo)
4,392Total Citations
3,969Facilities Cited

Citation 6-501.12 — Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning — is classified as a general violation under Florida FDACS inspection standards in the Physical Facility chapter.

What the Code Says

6-501.12 — Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning

Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.

— 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 6-501.12 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade367
Palm Beach238
Polk204
Pinellas198
Volusia165
St. Lucie140

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-501.12
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Blessing Bakery Orlando 5 Nov 19, 2025
Marathon Dade City 4 Sep 9, 2024
Kwik Stop West Palm Beach 3 Mar 31, 2026
S&s Food Stores #329 Lake City 3 Feb 23, 2026
Big Top Supermarket Eastpoint 3 Dec 29, 2025
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 3 Dec 18, 2025
G M Food Market Delray Beach 3 Dec 2, 2025
Silver Lake Grocery Tallahassee 3 Oct 30, 2025

Recent Inspector Observations

Oumi Sushi, Stuart—

Backroom: Ice build up on floor and condenser units in the walk-in freezer. Kitchen: Old food debris builds up on the floor between coolers and walls.

Old Dixie Chevron, Vero Beach—

Retail - soil build up throughout the bottom shelve of storage cabinet under soda fountain dispensing area.

Oasis Gas Plus, Hudson—

Walk in cooler: ceiling and fan guard's have a build up of dust ,dirt possible black mold. Detailed cleaning is needed

Navelyn INC, Fort Pierce—

Litter and debris throughout the floor inside walk in beverage cooler also inside only restroom.

Sarahs Tent, Aventura—

Backroom Area: Soil build-up and food spillage on floors in walk in cooler. Processing Area: Soil build-up and food spillage along walls, under equipment and prep tables.

Fast Freddys Establishment #: 395111, Perry—

Kitchen and back storage areas: Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.12

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

3,515 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

1,911 co-citations

5-501.11

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

1,478 co-citations

6-301.11

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

1,229 co-citations

3-305.11

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

1,112 co-citations

5-205.11

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

1,094 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-501.12?
FDACS citation 6-501.12 (Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-501.12 (Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 4392 times across 3,969 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-501.12?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-501.12 (Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning) has been cited at 3,969 such facilities across Florida, with 760 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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