FDACS Citation 6-501.16: After use, mop not placed in a position that allows air-drying without soiling walls,

Overview

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 219 citations in the past 12 months across 1,061 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
219Citations (12 mo)
1,100Total Citations
1,061Facilities Cited

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,
equipment or supplies.

— 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 6-501.16 citations
CountyCitations
Pinellas143
Miami-Dade128
Pasco76
St. Lucie47
Palm Beach38
Polk32

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-501.16
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast 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 St. Augustine 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.

Bodegon Dominicano, Miami—

Backroom A wet mop was placed directly on the floor next to the restroom, not in a position that allows air-drying to be achieved.

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.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.16

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

818 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

564 co-citations

5-501.11

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

460 co-citations

6-501.12

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

414 co-citations

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

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

343 co-citations

6-301.11

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

323 co-citations

References

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 1100 times across 1,061 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 1,061 such facilities across Florida, with 219 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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