FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Required Records

Overview

FDACS has issued 54 Required Records stop-sale orders affecting 31 Florida food establishments, with 55 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.

55Orders (12 mo)
54Total Orders
31Facilities Hit

Required Records 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 Required Records 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 Required Records 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 Required Records stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Duval10
Pinellas10
Jackson8
Brevard7
Polk6
Suwannee4

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Required Records stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Marianna Food Mart Marianna 8 Apr 25, 2025
Lucky Food Mart Lakeland 6 Aug 18, 2025
Aj Country Farms Palm Bay 5 Nov 1, 2024
Fast Track Foods #240 Lake City 4 Sep 29, 2025
Fiery Kitchen Taco Jacksonville 4 Nov 18, 2024
Sunshine Food Mart #0194 Establishment #: 396577 Augustine 4 Oct 26, 2023
Nd's Corner Store Sanford 3 Feb 4, 2025
Master Bait & Fishing Supplies Tampa 2 Sep 16, 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 Required Records stop-sale order?
An FDACS Required Records 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 Required Records 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 54 such orders across 31 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Required Records?
When FDACS issues a Required Records 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 Required Records 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. Required Records stop-sale orders have been issued at 31 Florida facilities, with 55 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Required Records stop-sale orders?
FDACS Required Records 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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