Key Food — FDACS Retail Food Inspection Record
15 stop-sale orders were issued at Key Food locations by FDACS in the past 12 months.
Key Food averages 3.7 stop-sale orders per location — above the typical FDACS retail chain average.
Key Food operates 10 Florida locations under FDACS retail food inspection jurisdiction, accumulating 37 stop sale orders across 6 of its 10 locations and 211 total citation violations. The most-cited violation is 6-501.11 (Physical facilities not maintained in good repair), cited 17 times.
Source: Florida FDACS public records. Data covers retail food inspection activity under state agriculture department jurisdiction.
Key Food: Top FDACS Citation Violations
| Code | Violation | Priority | Citations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6-501.11 | Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. | — | 17 |
| 3-501.16(A)(1) | Hot held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 135°F or above, or roast cooked | P | 11 |
| 3-501.16(A)(2) | Cold held time/temperature control for safety food not maintained at 41°F or below. | P | 11 |
| 5-205.11 | Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used fo | Pf | 11 |
| 3-302.11(A)(1) | Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw | P | 9 |
Key Food: Florida City Breakdown
| City | Locations | Stop-Sale Orders | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apopka | 1 | 5 | 56 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 16 | 30 |
| Miami Gardens | 1 | 2 | 14 |
| Mount Dora | 1 | 2 | 16 |
| North Lauderdale | 1 | 0 | 20 |
| Ocala | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Orlando | 1 | 4 | 18 |
| Pembroke Pines | 1 | 8 | 50 |
| Sunset Strip Sunrise | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Winter Park | 1 | 0 | 6 |
Key Food: Notable Florida Locations
Most Stop-Sale Orders
- Daytona Beach — 16 stop-sale orders
- Pembroke Pines — 8 stop-sale orders
- Apopka — 5 stop-sale orders
Recently Inspected
- Daytona Beach — Apr 3, 2026
- Bradenton — Mar 2, 2026
- Pembroke Pines — Feb 25, 2026
Key Food FDACS Inspections: Frequently Asked Questions
- How many Florida locations does Key Food have under FDACS inspection?
- Key Food has 10 Florida locations tracked by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
- How many stop sale orders has Key Food received in Florida?
- Key Food has received 37 stop sale orders across its FDACS-regulated Florida locations, affecting 6 individual sites.
- What are the most common FDACS violations at Key Food locations in Florida?
- The most frequently cited violation at Key Food locations is 6-501.11 — Physical facilities not maintained in good repair, cited 17 times.
- How many stop-sale orders has Key Food received in 2026?
- In 2026, FDACS has issued 15 stop sale orders at Key Food locations in Florida.
- What agency regulates Key Food in Florida?
- Key Food retail locations in Florida are regulated by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees retail food stores, packaged food sales, and food distribution. Restaurant-format Key Food locations may also be inspected by DBPR.
- What is a FDACS stop sale order?
- A stop-sale order prohibits a retail food establishment from selling specific products found to be unsafe, improperly stored, mislabeled, or non-compliant with Florida food code. Stop-sale orders can affect individual products, batches, or entire product lines at a location.
Key Food in Daytona Beach (1 location)
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