FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Physical Facilities: Physical facilities

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FDACS Physical Facilities: Physical facilities stop-sale order?

An FDACS Physical Facilities: Physical facilities 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: Physical facilities 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 45 such orders across 35 Florida facilities.

What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Physical Facilities: Physical facilities?

When FDACS issues a Physical Facilities: Physical facilities 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: Physical facilities 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: Physical facilities stop-sale orders have been issued at 35 Florida facilities, with 109 orders in the past 12 months.

What law covers FDACS Physical Facilities: Physical facilities stop-sale orders?

FDACS Physical Facilities: Physical facilities 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.