FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles:
FDACS has issued 9 Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: stop-sale orders affecting 9 Florida food establishments, with 14 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.
Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: 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 Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: 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: Single-use/single-service articles: 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 |
|---|---|
| St. Johns | 2 |
| Volusia | 2 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
| Lake | 1 |
| St. Lucie | 1 |
| Leon | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last 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 |
Related Stop-Sale Order Categories
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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 Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: 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 Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: 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 9 such orders across 9 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles:?
- When FDACS issues a Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: 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: Single-use/single-service articles: 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: Single-use/single-service articles: stop-sale orders have been issued at 9 Florida facilities, with 14 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Proper Use of Utensils: Single-use/single-service articles: 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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