FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Safe Food and Water:
FDACS has issued 17 Safe Food and Water: stop-sale orders affecting 5 Florida food establishments, with 73 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete, FDACS can issue Safe Food and Water: stop-sale orders requiring Florida food establishments to immediately cease sale of non-compliant products.
Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Safe Food and Water: 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 Water: 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 |
|---|---|
| Putnam | 8 |
| Gilchrist | 8 |
| Pasco | 7 |
| Miami-Dade | 6 |
| Pinellas | 5 |
| Madison | 3 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last 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
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROP Machine | STOP USE ORDER | Belleview Meats and Seafood | Belleview | Jul 31, 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 Safe Food and Water: stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Safe Food and Water: stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Safe Food and Water: 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 17 such orders across 5 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Safe Food and Water:?
- When FDACS issues a Safe Food and Water: 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 Water: 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 Water: stop-sale orders have been issued at 5 Florida facilities, with 73 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Safe Food and Water: stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Safe Food and Water: stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 HAACP Plan Missing Or Incomplete. 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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