FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed,
FDACS has issued 61 Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, stop-sale orders affecting 25 Florida food establishments, with 50 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.
Under FS 500.04; FS 500.172 Unsanitary Equipment, FDACS can issue Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, stop-sale orders requiring Florida food establishments to immediately cease sale of non-compliant products.
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: Warewashing facilities: installed, 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: installed, 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 | 7 |
| Hillsborough | 3 |
| Miami-Dade | 2 |
| Volusia | 1 |
| Brevard | 1 |
| Broward | 1 |
Most Cited Facilities
| Facility | City | Orders | Last Order |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera Truckstop | Riviera Beach | 7 | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Save a Step | Petersburg | 2 | Feb 13, 2026 |
| La Supermarkette Food 3 | Miami | 2 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Valrico Shell | Valrico | 1 | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Djons Village Market | Indialantic | 1 | Dec 8, 2025 |
| Smoke Unlimited Food and Beverage | Dania Beach | 1 | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Tasty Island Cuisine / Soul Food LLC | Deland | 1 | Jul 31, 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: Warewashing facilities: installed, stop-sale order?
- An FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, 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: Warewashing facilities: installed, 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 61 such orders across 25 Florida facilities.
- What happens when FDACS issues a stop-sale order for Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed,?
- When FDACS issues a Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, 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: installed, 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: installed, stop-sale orders have been issued at 25 Florida facilities, with 50 orders in the past 12 months.
- What law covers FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, stop-sale orders?
- FDACS Utensils, Equipment and Vending: Warewashing facilities: installed, 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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