2023 Florida FDACS Stop-Sale Orders
In 2023, Florida FDACS inspectors issued 269 stop-sale orders against retail food establishments — +232.1% vs. 81 in 2022. 68 unique retail food establishments received at least one stop-sale order. "Labeling" was the leading violation category. St. Johns County had the highest volume of stop-sale orders in 2023.
Source: Florida FDACS stop-sale order records 2023. Updated weekly from FDACS public records.
Top 10 Counties — 2023
| County | Stop Orders |
|---|---|
| St. Johns County | 57 |
| Miami-Dade County | 51 |
| Polk County | 28 |
| Palm Beach County | 19 |
| Pinellas County | 18 |
| St. Lucie County | 16 |
| Walton County | 12 |
| Broward County | 10 |
| Orange County | 7 |
| Sarasota County | 6 |
Top 10 Chains — 2023
Stop-Sale Categories — 2023
| Category | Orders | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 269 | 100% |
Top 20 Most-Affected Facilities — 2023
| Business | City | Stop Orders |
|---|---|---|
| Monster Group | Orlando | 42 |
| Giant 128 | Lakeland | 20 |
| Asik Wholesale Establishment # 417063 | North Miami Beach | 17 |
| Chuy's Gourmet Pops and More INC. | Panama City | 12 |
| La Mexicana Market Establishment #: 291572 | Homestead | 11 |
| Calgory | Miami | 10 |
| The Local Refillery | Saint Augustine | 9 |
| Sunshine Food Mart #0194 Establishment #: 396577 | Augustine | 9 |
| Rudys Food and Market | Clearwater | 8 |
| Starbucks # 2912 | Port St Lucie | 7 |
| Exhale Smoke Shop | Okeechobee | 7 |
| Bg International Group Ysa Lic Establishment #: 417171 | Doral | 6 |
| Super Star K # 4100 | Lauderdale Lakes | 6 |
| Viva Novelties, INC | Pompano Beach | 6 |
| The Fresh Market #0235 Establishment #: 378830 | Fleming Island | 5 |
| Neighborhood Grocery & Smoke Shop Establishment #: 418068 | Lake Worth | 5 |
| City of Vapors | Sarasota | 4 |
| Sunny Food Mart | Gainesville | 4 |
| Apollo Smoke and Cigar Shop Establishment #: 761200 | Apollo Beach Bivd Apollo Beach | 4 |
| Ted's Food Mart | Port Charlotte | 3 |
2023 Stop Orders by Month
| Month | Stop Orders | Facilities |
|---|---|---|
| January 2023 | 3 | 1 |
| February 2023 | 4 | 2 |
| April 2023 | 6 | 3 |
| July 2023 | 7 | 3 |
| August 2023 | 14 | 3 |
| September 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| October 2023 | 32 | 6 |
| November 2023 | 80 | 29 |
| December 2023 | 122 | 23 |
Top 10 Cities — 2023
| City | Stop Orders |
|---|---|
| Orlando | 49 |
| Lakeland | 24 |
| North Miami Beach | 17 |
| Miami | 13 |
| Panama City | 12 |
| Homestead | 11 |
| Saint Augustine | 9 |
| Augustine | 9 |
| Tampa | 9 |
| Clearwater | 8 |
2023 vs 2022 — Year-Over-Year Comparison
2023 saw 188 more stop-sale orders than 2022 (+232.1%). 2022 archive →
2023 FDACS Stop-Sale Orders: FAQ
- How many FDACS stop-sale orders were issued in 2023?
- FDACS issued 269 stop-sale orders in 2023 across 68 retail food establishments in Florida. That compares to 81 orders in 2022 (+232.1%).
- What was the most common FDACS stop-sale reason in 2023?
- "Labeling" was the leading stop-sale category in 2023, consistent with Florida's enforcement focus on labeling compliance for retail food products.
- Which county had the most FDACS stop-sale orders in 2023?
- St. Johns County recorded the highest volume of FDACS stop-sale orders in 2023.
- Does a stop-sale order in 2023 show up on a store's permanent record?
- Yes. Stop-sale orders are part of the public FDACS inspection record and appear in the facility's inspection history on FloridaFoodSafety.org. They remain visible in historical archives indefinitely.