FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Sanitary Operations
FDACS has issued 45 Sanitary Operations stop-sale orders affecting 16 Florida food establishments, with 17 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS issues Sanitary Operations stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.
Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Sanitary Operations 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 Operations 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 |
|---|---|
| Union | 8 |
| Polk | 7 |
| Nassau | 3 |
| Miami-Dade | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Terry Vending Services INC | Lake Wales | 7 | Sep 17, 2024 |
| The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | 5 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| A C Griffin & Son | Callahan | 3 | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Pura Bean Coffee Company Establishment #: 373939 | Jacksonville | 2 | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Yelo Luxury Ice LLC. | Miami | 1 | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Seven-up Snapple Southeast | Jacksonville | 1 | Jul 16, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various baked goods | STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE | The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | Mar 2, 2026 |
| All bakery production | STOP USE ORDER | The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Various cakes | STOP SALE ORDER | The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Various pastries | STOP SALE ORDER | The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Various breads and rolls | STOP SALE ORDER | The French Pantry Establishment #: 369251 | Jacksonville | Mar 2, 2026 |
| 4 ice making machines | STOP USE ORDER | Yelo Luxury Ice LLC. | Miami | Dec 5, 2025 |
| All food processing equipment | STOP USE ORDER | Pura Bean Coffee Company Establishment #: 373939 | Jacksonville | Oct 9, 2025 |
| processing of exposed foods in rear processing area | STOP USE ORDER | Pura Bean Coffee Company Establishment #: 373939 | Jacksonville | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Facility production fArea for storage and passage directly under roof active roof leak | STOP SALE ORDER | Seven-up Snapple Southeast | Jacksonville | Jul 16, 2025 |
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 Operations stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Sanitary Operations stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Sanitary Operations 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 45 such orders across 16 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Sanitary Operations?
- When FDACS issues a Sanitary Operations 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 Operations 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 Operations stop-sale orders have been issued at 16 Florida facilities, with 17 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Sanitary Operations stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Sanitary Operations stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated. 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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