FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Protection From Contamination: Food

Overview

FDACS has issued 2 Protection From Contamination: Food stop-sale orders affecting 2 Florida food establishments, with 320 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.

320Orders (12 mo)
2Total Orders
2Facilities Hit

FDACS issues Protection From Contamination: Food stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.

Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment

What This Stop Order Means

FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Protection From Contamination: Food 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 Contamination: Food 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 Protection From Contamination: Food stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Miami-Dade37
Palm Beach19
Union12
Volusia11
St. Johns10
Orange9

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Protection From Contamination: Food stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
University Vape Davie 10 Sep 12, 2024
Pine Court Sunrise INC. Miami Beach 9 Oct 30, 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
Smoothie King 865 Establishment #: 407797 Gainesville 4 May 20, 2025
Presidente Supermarket No. 56 Orlando 4 Dec 3, 2024
Hideout Tea 2 Corp West Palm Beach 3 Feb 19, 2026

Related Stop-Sale Order Categories

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 Protection From Contamination: Food stop-sale order?
An FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food 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 Contamination: Food 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 2 such orders across 2 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Protection From Contamination: Food?
When FDACS issues a Protection From Contamination: Food 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 Contamination: Food 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 Contamination: Food stop-sale orders have been issued at 2 Florida facilities, with 320 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food stop-sale orders?
FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food 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.

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