FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and
FDACS has issued 502 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and stop-sale orders affecting 323 Florida food establishments, with 372 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.
Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and stop-sale orders are issued by FDACS under FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated, prohibiting the sale or distribution of non-compliant products until violations are resolved.
Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.10 Adulterated
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and 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 and 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 |
|---|---|
| Palm Beach | 32 |
| St. Johns | 21 |
| St. Lucie | 20 |
| Miami-Dade | 17 |
| Broward | 17 |
| Volusia | 16 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Placita Ftp | Fort Pierce | 11 | Nov 5, 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 |
| La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057 | Ocala | 4 | Aug 4, 2025 |
| Green Apple Meat Market | Hobe Sound | 3 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Kreyol Kafe & Bakery LLC | Orlando | 3 | Mar 27, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and 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 Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and 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 502 such orders across 323 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and?
- When FDACS issues a Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and 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 and 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 and stop-sale orders have been issued at 323 Florida facilities, with 372 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food: Proper cooling time and 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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