FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water
FDACS has issued 80 Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water stop-sale orders affecting 32 Florida food establishments, with 100 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water stop-sale orders are issued by FDACS under FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment, prohibiting the sale or distribution of non-compliant products until violations are resolved.
Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water 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 Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water 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 |
|---|---|
| St. Johns | 7 |
| Palm Beach | 6 |
| Putnam | 6 |
| Volusia | 5 |
| Miami-Dade | 3 |
| Union | 3 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucky 17 Liquors | Palatka | 6 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Superset Sports Nutrition Psl LLC | Lucie | 4 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Kreyol Kafe & Bakery LLC | Orlando | 4 | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Lee Citgo | Orlando | 3 | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Red Barn Fast Lane | Deland | 3 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Citgo Food Mart | Greenville | 3 | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Sunoco | Hernando | 2 | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Olivias Mobile Eatery Establishment #: 391365 | Aviation Bivd Vero Beach | 2 | Nov 17, 2025 |
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 Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water 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. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water 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 80 such orders across 32 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water?
- When FDACS issues a Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water 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 Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water 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. Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water stop-sale orders have been issued at 32 Florida facilities, with 100 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Physical Facilities: Hot and cold water stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment. 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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