FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time

Overview

FDACS has issued 76 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time stop-sale orders affecting 52 Florida food establishments, with 438 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.

438Orders (12 mo)
76Total Orders
52Facilities Hit

FDACS issues Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time stop-sale orders
CountyOrders
Palm Beach33
Miami-Dade29
St. Johns24
St. Lucie20
Broward17
Volusia16

Most Cited Facilities

Florida FDACS facilities with the most Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time stop-sale orders
FacilityCityOrdersLast Order
La Placita Ftp Fort Pierce 11 Nov 5, 2025
Mi Bodeguita One Sarasota 7 Aug 27, 2025
Key Food Supermarket Daytona Beach 6 Mar 20, 2026
Southport Asia Mart Fort Lauderdale 5 Oct 21, 2025
Gonzalez Bakery & Meat Groveland 4 Dec 18, 2025
Rubio's Real Mexican Food Store Mascotte 4 Sep 23, 2025
Pandebono Bakery Miami 4 Aug 5, 2025
La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057 Ocala 4 Aug 4, 2025

Recent Stop-Sale Order Products

Recent products subject to FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time stop-sale orders
ProductOrder TypeFacilityCityDate
Cooked chicken STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Mi Bandera Sazon Dominican Establishment #: 317071 Orlando Jul 11, 2025
Hardboiled eggs STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Thrifty Specialty Produce of Melbourne INC. Melbourne May 16, 2025
Lobster Fritters and Conch Fritters STOP SALE ORDER AND RELEASE Carmine's La Trattoria Palm Beach Gardens Aug 26, 2024

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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time stop-sale order?
An FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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 76 such orders across 52 Florida facilities.
What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time?
When FDACS issues a Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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. Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time stop-sale orders have been issued at 52 Florida facilities, with 438 orders in the past 12 months.
What law covers FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time stop-sale orders?
FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time 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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