FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Utensils, Equipment and Vending:
FDACS has issued 641 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: stop-sale orders affecting 423 Florida food establishments, with 1,569 orders in the past 12 months. Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment.
Sourced from Florida FDACS public inspection records, Jan 2022–present.
FDACS issues Utensils, Equipment and Vending: stop-sale orders when food products violate FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment — requiring immediate removal from sale or use until corrective action is taken.
Legal basis: FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment
What This Stop Order Means
FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Utensils, Equipment and Vending: 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 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: 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 | 124 |
| Pinellas | 78 |
| Volusia | 70 |
| Palm Beach | 62 |
| St. Johns | 60 |
| Polk | 39 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sedanos Supermarket # 0040 | Orlando | 13 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Vw Walmart Supercenter 1182 | Palm Coast | 11 | Jul 8, 2025 |
| The Golden Hog | Key Biscayne | 11 | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Southern Style Catering | Plant City | 10 | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Sam's Club # 4785 | Sanford | 10 | Sep 17, 2025 |
| La Placita Supermarket | Daytona Beach | 9 | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Amm Food Mart LLC | Miami Beach | 8 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| La Hacienda Establishment #: 408057 | Ocala | 8 | Aug 11, 2025 |
Recent Stop-Sale Order Products
| Product | Order Type | Facility | City | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandwich cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Rogers Market Sr31 | North Fort Myers | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Walk in cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Rogers Market Sr31 | North Fort Myers | Mar 20, 2026 |
| COLD HOLDING UNIT | STOP USE ORDER | Meat Club Market | Doral | Jan 15, 2026 |
| OPEN AIR COOLER | STOP USE ORDER | 360 Fuel Store | Panama City Beach | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Reach-in cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Advanced Fresh Concepts Pb 1496 | Dade City | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Open air cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Circle K Store 2709207 | Panama City | May 22, 2025 |
| retail display case cold holding unit | STOP USE ORDER | Sam's Club # 4772 Establishment #: 274053 | Sarasota | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Sandwich Cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Kwik Pik N Run | North Port | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Storage of TCS foods in a section of the seafood display cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Ace Sushi @earthfare 562 | Ocala | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Storage of TCS foods in a section of the seafood display cooler | STOP USE ORDER | Ace Sushi @earthfare 562 | Ocala | Dec 9, 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 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: stop-sale order requires a Florida food establishment to immediately stop selling or using a product that violates FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment. FDACS stop-sale orders issued for Utensils, Equipment and Vending: 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 641 such orders across 423 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Utensils, Equipment and Vending:?
- When FDACS issues a Utensils, Equipment and Vending: 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 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: 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. Utensils, Equipment and Vending: stop-sale orders have been issued at 423 Florida facilities, with 1,569 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: stop-sale orders are issued under FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment. 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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