FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Protection From Contamination: Food separated
FDACS has issued 9 Protection From Contamination: Food separated stop-sale orders affecting 9 Florida food establishments, with 45 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Protection From Contamination: Food separated stop-sale orders are issued by FDACS under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated, prohibiting the sale or distribution of non-compliant products until violations are resolved.
Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Protection From Contamination: Food separated 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 separated 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 | 8 |
| Pinellas | 3 |
| Marion | 2 |
| St. Johns | 2 |
| Volusia | 2 |
| Palm Beach | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Court Sunrise INC. | Miami Beach | 5 | Oct 27, 2025 |
| La Fiesta Mexican Convenience Store | Tampa | 2 | Nov 6, 2025 |
| La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057 | Ocala | 2 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Costco # 0091 | Davie | 1 | Nov 18, 2025 |
| New York Mart Establishment #: 412068 | Sunset Strip Sunrise | 1 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Musa Halal | Tampa | 1 | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Sushi With Gusto | Delray Beach | 1 | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Chef Rasta Rayon Authentic Island Food Cuisine | Tampa | 1 | Aug 18, 2025 |
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 Contamination: Food separated stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food separated stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Protection From Contamination: Food separated 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 Protection From Contamination: Food separated?
- When FDACS issues a Protection From Contamination: Food separated 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 separated 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 separated stop-sale orders have been issued at 9 Florida facilities, with 45 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food separated stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food separated stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. 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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