FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Overview

FDACS has issued 1 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders affecting 1 Florida food establishments, with 1,383 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.” Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections.

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

1,383Orders (12 mo)
1Total Orders
1Facilities Hit

Under FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.” Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections, FDACS can issue ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders requiring Florida food establishments to immediately cease sale of non-compliant products.

Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.” Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections

What This Stop Order Means

FDACS stop-sale orders issued for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT violations under Florida food safety law. Products subject to stop-sale or stop-use orders cannot be sold or used until the violation is corrected.

When FDACS issues a ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale order, the establishment must immediately cease selling or distributing the flagged products. Products remain under stop-sale order until FDACS inspectors verify corrective action has been taken.

Stop-Sale Orders by County

Florida counties with the most ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Miami-Dade95
St. Johns91
Pinellas83
Jackson76
Palm Beach56
Volusia50

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Marianna Food Mart Marianna 72 Apr 23, 2025
Honest Pp&d Orlando 34 Aug 28, 2024
Food Zone 7 LLC Tallahassee 3 Mar 4, 2026
Zelda Park Ave LLC Tallahassee 3 Jan 20, 2026
A and M Discount Beverage #12 Melbourne 3 Dec 15, 2025
Nepa 954 LLC Pompano Beach 3 Nov 25, 2025
Zodiac Tallahassee 3 Nov 19, 2025
Olivias Mobile Eatery Establishment #: 391365 Aviation Bivd Vero Beach 3 Nov 14, 2025

Recent Stop-Sale Order Products

Recent products subject to FDACS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders
ProductOrder TypeFacilityCityDate
Black Kratom Capsules (2 Pack) STOP SALE ORDER Tommy's Food Store #2 Palatka Mar 18, 2026
All bakery production STOP USE ORDER The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 Jacksonville Mar 2, 2026
Ice Macine STOP USE ORDER R & S Enterprise Ocoee LLC Ocoee Jan 27, 2026
Food storage racking ambient warehouse storage STOP USE ORDER Florida Gateway Food Bank Lake City Jan 27, 2026
Soda Fountain STOP USE ORDER Beechwood Mobil Sarasota Jan 16, 2026
THC Beverage STOP SALE ORDER Quickstop 23 Panama City Oct 14, 2025
ice maker - under counter retail area STOP USE ORDER Pura Bean Coffee Company Establishment #: 373939 Jacksonville Oct 9, 2025
Kratom Powder STOP SALE ORDER Ak47 Smoke Shop Establishment #: 413498 Bonifay Oct 1, 2025
Hemp Pre-Rolls STOP SALE ORDER Quick Food Mart #0005 Establishment #: 345079 Panama City Sep 25, 2025
Super Grade Maeng Da Kratom STOP SALE ORDER La Tentacion Del Sabor Sarasota Aug 26, 2025

Related Stop-Sale Order Categories

Labeling

60,048 stop-sale orders

Container Requirements

20,813 stop-sale orders

Controlled Substance

17,331 stop-sale orders

Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

15,922 stop-sale orders

Attractive to Children

6,426 stop-sale orders

Certificate of Analysis

3,688 stop-sale orders

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FDACS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale order?
An FDACS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.” Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT violations under Florida food safety law. Products subject to stop-sale or stop-use orders cannot be sold or used until the violation is corrected. FDACS has issued 1 such orders across 1 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for ACKNOWLEDGEMENT?
When FDACS issues a ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale order, the affected products must immediately be removed from sale or use. The establishment cannot sell, distribute, or use the flagged products until FDACS approves corrective action. Violating a stop-sale order can result in additional penalties under Florida Statutes Chapter 500.
Which Florida businesses receive ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders?
FDACS inspects and issues stop-sale orders to grocery stores, convenience stores, food manufacturers, bakeries, mobile food vendors, and vending machine operators. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders have been issued at 1 Florida facilities, with 1,383 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders?
FDACS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.” Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water available; under pressure. Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written release when corrections. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) enforces Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and Florida Administrative Code 5K-4, which adopt FDA Food Code standards for food safety and labeling compliance.

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