NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 5, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Chapter 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6) Florida Administrative Codes from Taco Loco Southwest Mexican ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Hotels and Restaurants

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61C-4.010: Sanitation and Safety Requirements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on November 30, 2007, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants has issued an order.

NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on November 5, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subsections 61C-4.0101(1) and 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, from Taco Loco Southwest Mexican Restaurant Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle located in Plant City. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses food supplies, food protection, and physical facilities-except as specifically provided in this rule, public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of chapter three and chapter six of the FDA Food Code. They are requesting to do open air food service on a Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle.

This variance request was approved and is contingent upon the Petitioner’s use of open-air steam table properly covered and air curtain operating properly according to manufacturer’s specifications and Section 6-202-15(D)(2), 2001 FDA Food Code, as to expel possible contaminants and vermin. Approval is also contingent upon Petitioner conducting all re-heating for hot holding at approved commissaries to the proper temperature per Section 3-403.11, 2001 FDA Food Code; and potentially hazardous food is held at proper temperatures according to Section 3-501.16, 2001 FDA Food Code.

The Petitioner shall strictly adhere to subsection 61C-4.0161(2)(c), Florida Administrative Code, and report to the commissary at least once daily when operating. All warewashing is to be conducted at the commissary and strict adherence to employee health guidelines as specified in the Section 2-201, 2001 FDA Food Code, are to be followed. Petitioner shall also use a potable water tank and utilize a wastewater holding tank that is at least 15% larger than the potable water holding tank; and sloped to a drain that is 1 inch in inner diameter or greater, equipped with a shut-off valve. Petitioner must receive potable water from an approved source with written documentation provided and sanitize the fresh water and wastewater tanks at least once every 24 hours.

Copies of the variance and operating procedures are to be present on the MFDV at all times of operation and shall be adhered to as approved by the Division. This variance is not transferable under any conditions. All provisos must be complied prior to final approval and licensing. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the Rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.

A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: [e-mail].