FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Sanitary Facilities and Control
FDACS has issued 49 Sanitary Facilities and Control stop-sale orders affecting 26 Florida food establishments, with 31 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.
Under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law, FDACS can issue Sanitary Facilities and Control stop-sale orders requiring Florida food establishments to immediately cease sale of non-compliant products.
Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Sanitary Facilities and Control 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 Sanitary Facilities and Control 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 |
|---|---|
| Miami-Dade | 23 |
| Volusia | 3 |
| St. Johns | 3 |
| Leon | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orbifood LLC | Miami | 13 | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Yelo Luxury Ice LLC. | Miami | 3 | Jun 14, 2022 |
| Paparepa Frozen Foods | Miami | 2 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Xpression of Awareness INC | Miami | 2 | Jul 10, 2025 |
| Sfg of Sanford LLC | Sanford | 2 | Jun 19, 2025 |
| Othman Foods INC | Orlando | 1 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Cielo Cay | Ormond Beach | 1 | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Dmt Wholesale Distributors LLC | Medley | 1 | Apr 3, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Repackaging area | STOP USE ORDER | Franks Produce of Miami Establishment #: 361299 | Miami | Sep 23, 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 Sanitary Facilities and Control stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Sanitary Facilities and Control 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 Sanitary Facilities and Control 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 49 such orders across 26 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Sanitary Facilities and Control?
- When FDACS issues a Sanitary Facilities and Control 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 Sanitary Facilities and Control 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. Sanitary Facilities and Control stop-sale orders have been issued at 26 Florida facilities, with 31 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Sanitary Facilities and Control stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Sanitary Facilities and Control 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.
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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