FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected

Overview

FDACS has issued 59 Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected stop-sale orders affecting 45 Florida food establishments, with 45 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.

45Orders (12 mo)
59Total Orders
45Facilities Hit

Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected stop-sale orders are issued by FDACS under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law, prohibiting the sale or distribution of non-compliant products until violations are resolved.

Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law

What This Stop Order Means

FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected 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 and protected 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 separated and protected stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Miami-Dade8
Pinellas3
St. Johns2
Volusia2
Marion2
Orange1

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast 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

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 separated and protected stop-sale order?
An FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected 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 Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected 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 59 such orders across 45 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected?
When FDACS issues a Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected 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 and protected 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 and protected stop-sale orders have been issued at 45 Florida facilities, with 45 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected stop-sale orders?
FDACS Protection From Contamination: Food separated and protected 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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