FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Pest Control
FDACS has issued 69 Pest Control stop-sale orders affecting 39 Florida food establishments, with 31 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated, FDACS can issue Pest Control stop-sale orders requiring Florida food establishments to immediately cease sale of non-compliant products.
Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Pest Control 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 Pest Control 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
| County | Orders |
|---|---|
| Pinellas | 10 |
| Miami-Dade | 7 |
| Union | 6 |
| Broward | 3 |
| Suwannee | 3 |
| Brevard | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lorenzo Ruiz Cruz Distribution | Tampa | 10 | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Liberty Marine Services INC Establishment #: 289611 | Jacksonville | 4 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| La Provence | Miami | 4 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Florida Gateway Food Bank | Lake City | 3 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Agromex Usa | Miami | 2 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Unified Wholesale Grocers Establishment #: 365014 | Dania Beach | 2 | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Latin Flavors Enterprise Establishment #: 294842 | Opa Locka | 1 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Andino's Coffe Bakery Corp | Hollywood | 1 | Dec 3, 2024 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ambient food storage area for receipt of new deliverys | STOP USE ORDER | Florida Gateway Food Bank | Lake City | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Food storage racking ambient warehouse storage | STOP USE ORDER | Florida Gateway Food Bank | Lake City | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Dried Beans | STOP SALE ORDER | Florida Gateway Food Bank | Lake City | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Cheese cutting and repackaging room | STOP USE ORDER | Agromex Usa | Miami | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Cheese cutting and repackaging room | STOP USE ORDER | Agromex Usa | Miami | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Dry Food Storage Room 1 for receiving/storage of new food items | STOP USE ORDER | Liberty Marine Services INC Establishment #: 289611 | Jacksonville | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Dry Food Storage Room 2 for receiving/storage of new food items | STOP USE ORDER | Liberty Marine Services INC Establishment #: 289611 | Jacksonville | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Dry storage area | STOP USE ORDER | Latin Flavors Enterprise Establishment #: 294842 | Opa Locka | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Angel hair pasta, Spaghetti, Lazagna, Pene | STOP SALE ORDER | Unified Wholesale Grocers Establishment #: 365014 | Dania Beach | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Rotini | STOP SALE ORDER | Unified Wholesale Grocers Establishment #: 365014 | Dania Beach | Aug 12, 2024 |
Related Stop-Sale Order Categories
Labeling
Container Requirements
Controlled Substance
Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing
Attractive to Children
Certificate of Analysis
References
- Florida FDACS Food Establishment Inspections
- Florida Statutes Chapter 500 — Florida Food Safety Act
- Florida Administrative Code Chapter 5K-4
- All FDACS Stop-Sale Order Categories
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is an FDACS Pest Control stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Pest Control stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Pest Control 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 69 such orders across 39 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Pest Control?
- When FDACS issues a Pest Control 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 Pest Control 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. Pest Control stop-sale orders have been issued at 39 Florida facilities, with 31 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Pest Control stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Pest Control stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. 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.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present. Exclusive archive — FDACS removes records after 4 years.
Legal Standard: Stop-sale orders issued under Florida Statutes Chapter 500 and Florida Administrative Code 5K-4, enforced by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data and inspection records, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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