Eat SafelyIn Florida
Violation 28

Sewage and wastewater disposed properly

Florida classes most of this family as high priority — the tier the state says can directly cause illness. It has been recorded 2,970 times, across 30 separate citation codes.

Times recorded2,970
High priority1,779
Citation codes30
Restaurants2,239
The citations in this family
CodeWhat it saysSeverityRecorded
28-02-4Condensation on ceiling in the walk in cooler.Basic639
28-13-5Hand wash sink at front window leaking on ground.High priority491
28-26-5Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.High priority349
28-09-5Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly.Intermediate309
28-14-5Evidence of wastewater onto ground.High priority302
28-12-4Establishment operating increased seating to 11 seats and is on municipal waste water systemHigh priority206
28-29-5Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.High priority98
28-24-4Grease on the ground around recycling containers.Basic95
28-27-5High priority87
28-08-4Establishment operating without an approved sewage system.High priority75
28-10-4No potable water tank nor waste water tank observed on unit.Basic55
28-03-4Wast cleaning water dumped into outside drain onto ground.Basic28
28-25-5Sewage/wastewater backing up through sinks.High priority27
28-17-5Improper sewage disposal at floor drains in kitchen and/or food preparation area.High priority26
28-07-4Employee dumping mop water in the three-compartment sink.Intermediate22
28-11-4Septic tank system operated beyond approved limitations.High priority21
28-20-4Mobile food dispensing vehicle using a commissary that does not have sewer approval.High priority21
28-16-5Sewage on ground from failed septic system.High priority20
28-13-6Hand wash sink leaking on floor in cabinet under sink.High priority18
28-04-5Mop sink by restrooms inaccessible.Basic15
28-15-4Liquid waste leakage from dumpster onto ground/dumpster pad.Basic15
28-01-4No cleaning access to grease trap.Basic9
28-14-6Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground.High priority9
28-28-5Improper grease disposal at floor drain in dish area and in mop sink.High priority9
28-23-4Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to a maximum number of seats.High priority8
28-19-4Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to the use of single-service items only for customers.High priority5
28-09-6Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing liquid waste improperly.Intermediate4
28-26-6Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains.High priority3
28-29-6Mobile food dispensing vehicle disposing of wastewater at an unapproved location.High priority3
28-28-6Improper sewage disposal at floor drain in dumpster/compactor area.High priority1
How it actually reads

The same code, written up by different inspectors in different kitchens. Exactly as filed — spelling, punctuation and all.

Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed condensation dripping from ceiling from ac vent. Note: operator has area blocked off.

28-02-4MCDONALDS 11070 →Aug 26, 2026

Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Front counter make table draining into bucket with standing water

28-02-4ONIKU HIBACHI →Aug 26, 2026

Condensation or other drainage. From ac vent in kitchen dripping on make table cutting board Operator put bucket to catch

28-02-4MATT'S LATIN BBQ →Aug 26, 2026

Raw sewage on ground of establishment. At time of inspection wastewater hose from handwash sink not connected to waste water tank, after running hand sink, waste water directly running on to ground. Operator reconnected hose waste line to wastewater tank.

28-13-6LIZZY ON THE GLIZZYS →Aug 26, 2026

Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Walk in cooler condensation dripping into pan

28-02-4PHO TASTIC →Aug 25, 2026

Evidence of mop/cleaning wastewater dumped onto ground. Observed some cloudy water on ground.

28-14-6SMOKIN' JOE'S BBQ & GRILL →Aug 25, 2026

Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Ceiling/ac vent leaking into floor in foyer between public restrooms and leaking in kitchen in walk way near oven. Manager stated a work order has been placed to replace roof and repair leaks.

28-02-4CRACKER BARREL #479 →Aug 25, 2026

Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Water from melted ice in expo area ice well draining onto floor. Operator emptied ice bin and discontinued use of ice bin until repairs can be made.

28-02-4JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE →Aug 24, 2026

Bar hand wash sink drains onto floor. Employee fixed pipe for water to go into drain.

28-13-6JIMMY BUFFETT'S MARGARITAVILLE →Aug 24, 2026

Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Increased seating from 0 to 75.

28-12-4CAMPFIRE BAGELS →Aug 24, 2026