FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: SAFE FOOD AND

Overview

FDACS has issued 16 SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale orders affecting 6 Florida food establishments, with 73 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.

73Orders (12 mo)
16Total Orders
6Facilities Hit

FDACS issues SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 500; FAC 5K-4 VIOLATION OF FLORIDA FOOD LAW — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.

Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 VIOLATION OF FLORIDA FOOD LAW

What This Stop Order Means

FDACS stop-sale orders issued for SAFE FOOD AND 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 SAFE FOOD AND 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 SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Putnam10
Gilchrist8
Pasco7
Miami-Dade6
Pinellas5
Madison3

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
Safeway Discount Palatka 8 Feb 2, 2026
Country Quick Stop Bell 8 Feb 7, 2025
Nautilus Coffee Company Tavares 3 Feb 20, 2026
Prime Butcher Shoppe Lutz 3 Oct 14, 2025
Citgo Food Mart Greenville 3 Oct 28, 2024
Knaus Berry Farm Miami 2 Dec 19, 2025
Kimchi Mart at Hollywood INC Hollywood 2 Dec 9, 2025
Pasture Prime Family Farm Oxford 2 Nov 18, 2025

Recent Stop-Sale Order Products

Recent products subject to FDACS SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale orders
ProductOrder TypeFacilityCityDate
ROP Machine STOP USE ORDER Belleview Meats and Seafood Belleview Jul 31, 2024

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 SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale order?
An FDACS SAFE FOOD AND 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 SAFE FOOD AND 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 16 such orders across 6 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for SAFE FOOD AND?
When FDACS issues a SAFE FOOD AND 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 SAFE FOOD AND 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. SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale orders have been issued at 6 Florida facilities, with 73 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS SAFE FOOD AND stop-sale orders?
FDACS SAFE FOOD AND 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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