FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Rule 5K-4 F.A.C
FDACS has issued 9 Rule 5K-4 F.A.C stop-sale orders affecting 1 Florida food establishments, with 0 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.
FDACS issues Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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 Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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 Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 9 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph's Classic Market # 0001 | Palm Beach Gardens | 9 | Jan 10, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deli Case | STOP USE ORDER | Joseph's Classic Market # 0001 | Palm Beach Gardens | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Deli Trench Drain #1 and Deli Area | STOP USE ORDER | Joseph's Classic Market # 0001 | Palm Beach Gardens | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Pizza Cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Joseph's Classic Market # 0001 | Palm Beach Gardens | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Trench Drain and Meat Area | STOP USE ORDER | Joseph's Classic Market # 0001 | Palm Beach Gardens | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Deli Case | STOP USE ORDER | Joseph's Classic Market # 0001 | Palm Beach Gardens | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Deli Trench Drain #1 and Deli Area | STOP USE ORDER | Joseph's Classic Market # 0001 | Palm Beach Gardens | Dec 19, 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 Rule 5K-4 F.A.C stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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 Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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 1 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Rule 5K-4 F.A.C?
- When FDACS issues a Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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 Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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. Rule 5K-4 F.A.C stop-sale orders have been issued at 1 Florida facilities, with 0 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Rule 5K-4 F.A.C stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Rule 5K-4 F.A.C 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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