FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: PROTECTION FROM
FDACS has issued 39 PROTECTION FROM stop-sale orders affecting 24 Florida food establishments, with 332 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.
PROTECTION FROM 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 PROTECTION FROM 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 PROTECTION FROM 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 | 42 |
| Palm Beach | 24 |
| Union | 14 |
| Volusia | 13 |
| St. Johns | 11 |
| Orange | 11 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Vape | Davie | 10 | Sep 12, 2024 |
| Pine Court Sunrise INC. | Miami Beach | 9 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sunny Food Mart | Gainesville | 5 | May 7, 2025 |
| La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057 | Ocala | 5 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Krazy Keaton | Perry | 4 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Kwik Stop Australian Ave | Mangonia Park | 4 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Java Junction | Daytona Beach | 4 | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Smoothie King 865 Establishment #: 407797 | Gainesville | 4 | May 20, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breading for Veal and Chicken | STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | Carmine's La Trattoria | Palm Beach Gardens | Aug 26, 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 PROTECTION FROM stop-sale order?
- An FDACS PROTECTION FROM 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 PROTECTION FROM 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 39 such orders across 24 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for PROTECTION FROM?
- When FDACS issues a PROTECTION FROM 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 PROTECTION FROM 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. PROTECTION FROM stop-sale orders have been issued at 24 Florida facilities, with 332 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS PROTECTION FROM stop-sale orders?
- FDACS PROTECTION FROM 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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