FDACS Citation 6-501.19: Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning

Overview

FDACS citation 6-501.19 (Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code, with 32 citations in the past 12 months across 133 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.

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

GeneralPriority Level
Ch. 6Physical Facility
32Citations (12 mo)
140Total Citations
133Facilities Cited

FDACS citation 6-501.19 (Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning) is a general food safety violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code.

What the Code Says

6-501.19 — Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning

Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning.

— 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 6-501.19 citations
CountyCitations
Miami-Dade29
Pinellas11
Palm Beach10
Orange6
Suwannee4
Broward4

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities most cited for 6-501.19
FacilityCityTimes CitedLast Cited
Ward's Supermarket Annex Gainesville 2 Feb 24, 2026
Dollar General # 16350 Mcalpin 2 Nov 14, 2025
Auntie Anne's Pretzels Westshore Plz Tampa 2 Mar 17, 2025
Farm Store Express # 401 North Miami 2 Sep 18, 2024
Ocean Breeze Fish Market Tampa 2 Aug 15, 2024
420cowboy Miami Beach 1 Apr 3, 2026
Bj's Wholesale Club INC # 0032 Royal Palm Beach 1 Mar 25, 2026
Gk Nw 7th Miami Gardens 1 Mar 23, 2026

Recent Inspector Observations

420cowboy, Miami Beach—

Backroom Area: Employee unisex restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection.

Gk Nw 7th, Miami Gardens—

Backroom Area: Employee restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection. COS: Door was closed upon instructions.

Tornado Smoke Shop 3, West Palm Beach—

Backroom- employee toilet room door not kept closed during regular operating hours. COSdoor closed during visit.

2nd Avenue Food Market, Miami—

Backroom Area: Employee unisex restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection.

The Vitamin Shoppe #892, Hialeah—

Backroom Area: Employee unisex restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection.

Plug Talk Smokers, Miami—

Backroom Area: Employee unisex restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection.

Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.19

6-501.11

Physical facilities not maintained in good repair

112 co-citations

2-501.11

Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when

89 co-citations

6-202.14

Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not

64 co-citations

5-501.11

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

54 co-citations

5-501.17

Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary

50 co-citations

6-301.14

Sign or poster notifying food employees to wash their hands not provided at all

43 co-citations

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FDACS citation code 6-501.19?
FDACS citation 6-501.19 (Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning) is a General violation under Chapter 6 (Physical Facility) of the FDA Food Code. Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning.
How serious is FDACS violation 6-501.19 (Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning)?
General (General): General food safety requirement. This code has been cited 140 times across 133 Florida FDACS-regulated facilities.
Which types of Florida food businesses receive citation 6-501.19?
FDACS inspects grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines. Citation 6-501.19 (Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning) has been cited at 133 such facilities across Florida, with 32 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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