FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit

Overview

FDACS has issued 15 Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale orders affecting 11 Florida food establishments, with 19 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law.

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

19Orders (12 mo)
15Total Orders
11Facilities Hit

FDACS issues Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.

Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law

What This Stop Order Means

FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit 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 Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit 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 Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Miami-Dade5
St. Johns3
Hillsborough3
Jefferson1
Union1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Jrs Aucilla River Store Lamont 1 Mar 27, 2026
Taco Madre LLC Plant City 1 Feb 24, 2026
Whole Foods Market #1033 Miami 1 Jun 2, 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 Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale order?
An FDACS Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit 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 15 such orders across 11 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit?
When FDACS issues a Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit 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 Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit 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. Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale orders have been issued at 11 Florida facilities, with 19 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale orders?
FDACS Chapter 5K-4 FAC: Food Permit stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law. 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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