Florida Violation V28: Water supply

High PrioritySeverity
FacilitiesCategory
126Citations (12 mo)
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Violation V28 — Water supply — is classified as a high priority violation in Florida's food safety code under the Facilities category.

Reference: 61C-4.019(4), FDA Food Code 5-101

What the Code Says

V28 — Water supply

No approved potable water supply

— Florida Administrative Code 61C-4, FDA Food Code

Why This Matters

WATER CONTAMINATION: Non-potable water used in food establishment can contain: E. coli, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Legionella, lead, nitrates, and chemical contaminants. Contaminated water affects every operation — handwashing, cooking, ice making, cleaning, and sanitizing. A single water supply failure can cause community-wide outbreaks affecting hundreds. Legionella in water systems causes Legionnaires' disease (10% fatality).

CDC Risk Factor Classification: Food from Unsafe Sources - Water Safety

The CDC identifies five major contributing factors to foodborne illness outbreaks: food from unsafe sources, inadequate cooking, improper holding temperatures, contaminated equipment, and poor personal hygiene. Source: CDC Contributing Factors

Code Requirements

All water must be from an approved potable source. Hot and cold water must be available under pressure. Ice must be made from potable water and protected from contamination. Private wells must be tested annually. Backflow prevention devices required on all fixtures. If water supply is interrupted, cease operations until restored and verified safe.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Florida food safety violation V28?
No approved potable water supply This is classified as a high priority violation under the Facilities category.
Why is violation V28 (Water supply) dangerous?
WATER CONTAMINATION: Non-potable water used in food establishment can contain: E. coli, Cryptosporidium, Giardia, Legionella, lead, nitrates, and chemical contaminants. Contaminated water affects every operation — handwashing, cooking, ice making, cleaning, and sanitizing. A single water supply fa...
What CDC risk factor does this violation fall under?
This violation is classified under: Food from Unsafe Sources - Water Safety.

Data source: Florida DBPR public inspection records. Health risk information sourced from CDC, FDA Food Code, and peer-reviewed research. How we collect and verify this data.