FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: PREVENTING
FDACS has issued 60 PREVENTING stop-sale orders affecting 28 Florida food establishments, with 463 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.
PREVENTING stop-sale orders are issued by FDACS under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 VIOLATION OF FLORIDA FOOD LAW, prohibiting the sale or distribution of non-compliant products until violations are resolved.
Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 VIOLATION OF FLORIDA FOOD LAW
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for PREVENTING 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 PREVENTING 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 | 72 |
| Volusia | 26 |
| Pinellas | 25 |
| Palm Beach | 25 |
| Broward | 21 |
| Putnam | 16 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank's Fresh Fruits Mini Market | Miami | 16 | May 30, 2025 |
| Olivias Mobile Eatery Establishment #: 391365 | Aviation Bivd Vero Beach | 13 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| Cresent Supermarket | Miami | 10 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Safeway Discount | Palatka | 8 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Lucky 17 Liquors | Palatka | 8 | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Kimichi Mart | Pembroke Pines | 7 | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Altamonte Chevron | Altamonte Springs | 4 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Tropical Supermarket II INC. | Fort Pierce | 4 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Macine | STOP USE ORDER | R & S Enterprise Ocoee LLC | Ocoee | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Hot food case | STOP USE ORDER | Far East Foods Visit #: 99997182265485 | Palm Coast | Jul 31, 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 PREVENTING stop-sale order?
- An FDACS PREVENTING 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 PREVENTING 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 60 such orders across 28 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for PREVENTING?
- When FDACS issues a PREVENTING 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 PREVENTING 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. PREVENTING stop-sale orders have been issued at 28 Florida facilities, with 463 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS PREVENTING stop-sale orders?
- FDACS PREVENTING 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.
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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