FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Physical Facilities: Plumbing
FDACS has issued 268 Physical Facilities: Plumbing stop-sale orders affecting 71 Florida food establishments, with 190 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: Plumbing 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: Plumbing 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: Plumbing 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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 40 |
| Sarasota | 19 |
| Palm Beach | 11 |
| Marion | 7 |
| Lake | 6 |
| Flagler | 5 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | 19 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Stop Shop Save & Go | Broadway Riviera Beach | 8 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Amm Food Mart LLC | Miami Beach | 8 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Stop Wise | Palm Beach Gardens | 8 | Sep 27, 2024 |
| Inaaya LLC | Hollywood | 6 | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Herbal Connections | Palm Coast | 4 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Fisherman Choice Bait and Tackle | Eastpoint | 4 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Frank's Fresh Fruits Mini Market | Miami | 4 | May 30, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oven | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Oven | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Hot Chocolate Machine | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Soda Fountain | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Coffee Maker | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Hot Case | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 20, 2026 |
| Fryers | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Coffee Maker | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Soda Fountain | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Hot Case | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 16, 2026 |
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: Plumbing stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Physical Facilities: Plumbing 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: Plumbing 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 268 such orders across 71 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Physical Facilities: Plumbing?
- When FDACS issues a Physical Facilities: Plumbing 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: Plumbing 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: Plumbing stop-sale orders have been issued at 71 Florida facilities, with 190 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Physical Facilities: Plumbing stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Physical Facilities: Plumbing 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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