FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities:
FDACS has issued 287 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: stop-sale orders affecting 132 Florida food establishments, with 321 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.
FDACS issues Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: 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 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: 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: Warewashing facilities: 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 | 38 |
| Pinellas | 23 |
| Palm Beach | 12 |
| Brevard | 10 |
| Broward | 10 |
| Volusia | 8 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobil Mart | Titusville | 8 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Riviera Truckstop | Riviera Beach | 7 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Hallandale Queen of Smoke | Hallandale Beach | 4 | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Cresent Supermarket | Miami | 4 | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Amm Food Mart LLC | Miami Beach | 4 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Pine Court Sunrise INC. | Miami Beach | 4 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Evolve Smoke Shop | Hudson | 3 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Kelley Quik Stop | Gainesville | 3 | Feb 7, 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 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: 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 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: 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 287 such orders across 132 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities:?
- When FDACS issues a Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: 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: Warewashing facilities: 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: Warewashing facilities: stop-sale orders have been issued at 132 Florida facilities, with 321 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: 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.
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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