FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: (Signature)
FDACS has issued 1 (Signature) stop-sale orders affecting 1 Florida food establishments, with 1,380 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law." Physical Facilities: Toilet facilities: Properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written rel.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
Under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law." Physical Facilities: Toilet facilities: Properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written rel, FDACS can issue (Signature) 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." Physical Facilities: Toilet facilities: Properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written rel
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for (Signature) 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 (Signature) 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 | 95 |
| Pinellas | 81 |
| St. Johns | 58 |
| Palm Beach | 56 |
| Volusia | 50 |
| Polk | 49 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food Zone 7 LLC | Tallahassee | 3 | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Zelda Park Ave LLC | Tallahassee | 3 | Jan 20, 2026 |
| A and M Discount Beverage #12 | Melbourne | 3 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Nepa 954 LLC | Pompano Beach | 3 | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Zodiac | Tallahassee | 3 | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Olivias Mobile Eatery Establishment #: 391365 | Aviation Bivd Vero Beach | 3 | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Tallulah Love Shop | Tallahassee | 3 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Nd's Corner Store | Sanford | 3 | Feb 4, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Kratom Capsules (2 Pack) | STOP SALE ORDER | Tommy's Food Store #2 | Palatka | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Ice Macine | STOP USE ORDER | R & S Enterprise Ocoee LLC | Ocoee | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Food storage racking ambient warehouse storage | STOP USE ORDER | Florida Gateway Food Bank | Lake City | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Soda Fountain | STOP USE ORDER | Beechwood Mobil | Sarasota | Jan 16, 2026 |
| THC Beverage | STOP SALE ORDER | Quickstop 23 | Panama City | Oct 14, 2025 |
| ice maker - under counter retail area | STOP USE ORDER | Pura Bean Coffee Company Establishment #: 373939 | Jacksonville | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Hemp Pre-Rolls | STOP SALE ORDER | Quick Food Mart #0005 Establishment #: 345079 | Panama City | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Super Grade Maeng Da Kratom | STOP SALE ORDER | La Tentacion Del Sabor | Sarasota | Aug 26, 2025 |
| Reach-in cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1496 | Dade City | Jun 12, 2025 |
| All Processing | STOP USE ORDER | The Gulfport Market | Gulfport | Jun 12, 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 (Signature) stop-sale order?
- An FDACS (Signature) 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." Physical Facilities: Toilet facilities: Properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written rel. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for (Signature) 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 1 such orders across 1 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for (Signature)?
- When FDACS issues a (Signature) 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 (Signature) 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. (Signature) stop-sale orders have been issued at 1 Florida facilities, with 1,380 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS (Signature) stop-sale orders?
- FDACS (Signature) stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500; FAC 5K-4 Violation of Florida Food Law." Physical Facilities: Toilet facilities: Properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned Comments: To request a Food Safety Inspector visit for written rel. 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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