FDACS Citation 6-501.19: Toilet room doors not kept closed except during maintenance and cleaning
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 55 citations in the past 12 months across 126 Florida facilities. General food safety requirement.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
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
| County | Citations |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 29 |
| Pinellas | 11 |
| Palm Beach | 10 |
| Orange | 6 |
| Suwannee | 4 |
| Broward | 4 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Times Cited | Last 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 |
| Bj's Wholesale Club INC # 0032 | Royal Palm Beach | 1 | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Foodtown # 0802 | West Palm Beach | 1 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| The Vitamin Shoppe #892 | Hialeah | 1 | Feb 12, 2026 |
Recent Inspector Observations
The Vitamin Shoppe #892, Hialeah—
Backroom Area: Employee unisex restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection.
Super America 2 INC, Gainesville—
Backroom area - Employee restroom door was left open. Cos - Restroom door was closed.
White Oak BBQ Supply and Merchantile, Bartow—
Back area- men's restroom door is left open and no cleaning or maintenance is being done in the room.
Liquor 27, Avonpark—
Back area- door for employee restroom is left open and no maintenance or cleaning is being done in the room.
Hallandale Queen of Smoke, Hallandale Beach—
Backroom Area: Employee unisex restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection.
Fatty's Enterprises 3, Hialeah—
Backroom Area: Employee unisex restroom door not kept closed at time of inspection.
Frequently Cited Alongside 6-501.19
6-501.11
2-501.11
6-202.14
5-501.11
5-501.17
6-301.14
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 6-501.19?
- 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 133 times across 126 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 126 such facilities across Florida, with 55 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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