FDACS Citation 6-501.17: Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar
FDACS citation 6-501.17 (Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar) 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.
Under Florida FDACS inspection rules, citation 6-501.17 (Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar) is a general violation addressing Physical Facility standards.
What the Code Says
6-501.17 — Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar
Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar
— FDA Food Code / Florida FDACS Inspection Standards (FAC 5K-4)
materials used on floors.
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 |
|---|---|
| Lee | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last Cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vw Walmart Supercenter 2237 | Lehigh Acres | 1 | Oct 16, 2023 |
Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.17
6-301.11
3-302.11(A)(1)
2-103.11(A)-(N)
2-501.11
6-501.11
6-403.11
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 6-501.17?
- FDACS citation 6-501.17 (Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar materials used on floors.
- How serious is FDACS violation 6-501.17 (Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar)?
- 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 6-501.17?
- FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-501.17 (Sawdust, wood shavings, granular salt, baked clay, diatomaceous earth, or similar) 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.
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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