FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Proper Use of Utensils:

Overview

FDACS has issued 1 Proper Use of Utensils: stop-sale orders affecting 1 Florida food establishments, with 20 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.

20Orders (12 mo)
1Total Orders
1Facilities Hit

FDACS issues Proper Use of Utensils: 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 Proper Use of Utensils: 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 Proper Use of Utensils: 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

Florida counties with the most Proper Use of Utensils: stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Volusia2
St. Johns2
Pinellas1
Polk1
Palm Beach1
Lake1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Proper Use of Utensils: stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Silver Dollar Foods Tampa 1 Feb 23, 2026
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 1 Dec 18, 2025
Big Top Supermarket Eastpoint 1 Dec 9, 2025
Dominos Pizza 5168 Fort Pierce 1 Nov 17, 2025
Silver Lake Grocery Tallahassee 1 Oct 16, 2025
Quick King Store # 0024 Bunnell 1 Oct 7, 2025
Crumbl Cookies Daytona Beach Daytona Beach 1 Sep 30, 2025
Buddy Boys Country Store Saint Augustine 1 Sep 23, 2025

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Labeling

60,048 stop-sale orders

Container Requirements

20,813 stop-sale orders

Controlled Substance

17,331 stop-sale orders

Distribution/Retail Sale and Advertising/Marketing

15,922 stop-sale orders

Attractive to Children

6,426 stop-sale orders

Certificate of Analysis

3,688 stop-sale orders

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FDACS Proper Use of Utensils: stop-sale order?
An FDACS Proper Use of Utensils: 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 Proper Use of Utensils: 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 1 such orders across 1 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Proper Use of Utensils:?
When FDACS issues a Proper Use of Utensils: 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 Proper Use of Utensils: 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. Proper Use of Utensils: stop-sale orders have been issued at 1 Florida facilities, with 20 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Proper Use of Utensils: stop-sale orders?
FDACS Proper Use of Utensils: 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.

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