FDACS Citation 6-501.16: After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
FDACS citation 6-501.16 (After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 367 citations in the past 12 months across 1,039 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS citation 6-501.16 (After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.
What the Code Says
6-501.16 — After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
equipment or supplies.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 143 |
| Miami-Dade | 128 |
| Pasco | 76 |
| St. Lucie | 41 |
| Palm Beach | 38 |
| Polk | 32 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marathon | Dade City | 3 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Shop N Go | Webster | 2 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Bravo Supermarket | Lake Worth | 2 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Presco Food | Wesley Chapel | 2 | Jan 12, 2026 |
| La Central | Fort Pierce | 2 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Racetrac#2536 | 2 | Nov 24, 2025 | |
| Thriftway Supermarket | Pahokee | 2 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Eitan Kitri Holdings LLC | Port Charlotte | 2 | Nov 12, 2025 |
Recent Inspector Observations
Nosh Bakery & Eatery, Lake Wales—
Back area- wet mops stored in empty mop buckets in the back storage room are not stored hanging up to dry when not in use.
Sunshine Food Mart 571, Lake Placid—
Back area- mops stored in the mop sink and not stored hanging up when not in use.
Dollar General # 7648, Bartow—
Back area- wet mops stored on the floor and in empty mop bucket and not stored hanging up to air dry in the restroom.
Guines Market, Miami—
Backroom- A wet mop was placed inside the bucket, not in a position that allows air-drying to be achieved. Retail- A wet mop was placed directly on the floor, not in a position that allows air-drying to be achieved.
Circle S Shortstop, South Daytona—
Backroom: Wet mop stored in top portion of mop bucket not in self drying position.
Publix Liquor Store # 0671, Lakeland—
Back area- mop stored in mop sink in the empty mop bucket wringer and not stored hanging up to dry when not in use. COS- person in charge placed the mop in a proper air drying position.
Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.16
6-501.11
2-501.11
5-501.11
6-501.12
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
6-301.11
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- FDA Food Code (Current Edition)
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Citation Codes
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is FDACS citation code 6-501.16?
- FDACS citation 6-501.16 (After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls, equipment or supplies.
- How serious is FDACS violation 6-501.16 (After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,)?
- General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 1077 times across 1,039 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
- Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-501.16?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-501.16 (After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,) has been cited at 1,039 such facilities across Florida, with 367 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Citation Standard: FDA Food Code as adopted by Florida FDACS under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and FAC 5K-4.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: Citation descriptions reflect the FDA Food Code and Florida FDACS inspection standards current at time of publication.
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