FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks
FDACS has issued 142 Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks stop-sale orders affecting 86 Florida food establishments, with 427 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.
FDACS issues Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.
Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks 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 Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks 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 | 64 |
| Pinellas | 25 |
| Volusia | 23 |
| Palm Beach | 22 |
| Putnam | 16 |
| St. Lucie | 15 |
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 | 6 | 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 Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks 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 Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks 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 142 such orders across 86 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks?
- When FDACS issues a Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks 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 Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks 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 Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks stop-sale orders have been issued at 86 Florida facilities, with 427 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Preventing Contamination By Hands: Handwashing sinks 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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