FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Food Establishment Type

Overview

FDACS has issued 16 Food Establishment Type stop-sale orders affecting 11 Florida food establishments, with 12 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.

12Orders (12 mo)
16Total Orders
11Facilities Hit

FDACS issues Food Establishment Type 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 Food Establishment Type 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 Food Establishment Type 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 Food Establishment Type stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Union3
Sarasota2
St. Lucie2

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Food Establishment Type stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Exxon Jacksonville 3 Nov 20, 2025
Bloopcream01 LLC Jensen Beach 2 Mar 9, 2026
Kwik Pik N Run North Port 2 Dec 5, 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 Food Establishment Type stop-sale order?
An FDACS Food Establishment Type 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 Food Establishment Type 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 16 such orders across 11 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Food Establishment Type?
When FDACS issues a Food Establishment Type 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 Food Establishment Type 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. Food Establishment Type stop-sale orders have been issued at 11 Florida facilities, with 12 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Food Establishment Type stop-sale orders?
FDACS Food Establishment Type 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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