NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 22, 2008, for an Emergency Variance for Chapters 61C-4.010(7), 61C-1.004(1) (a), 61C-1.004 (1) (d) and 61C-4.010 (6) Florida Administrative Codes (F.A.C.s) from Cocoa Palms located in Orlando. The above ...

 

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 February 4, 2008, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants has issued an order.

NOTICE WAS HEREBY GIVEN that on January 22, 2008, for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), paragraphs 61C-1.004(1)(a), 61C-1.004(1)(d) and subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), from Cocoa Palms located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. state that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees; the water supply shall meet the standards provided in Chapters 64E-8, 62-550 and 62-555 F.A.C., sewage shall be disposed of in a public sewerage system or other approved sewerage system in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 64E-6 or 62-601 F.A.C.; and physical facilities at public food service establishments shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 6 of the Food Code. They are requesting a variance to use centrally located bathroom facilities inside the food court and to not have hard plumbing in their kiosk and use alternative methods for sewage disposal and obtaining potable water.

This variance request was approved and is contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the centrally located bathrooms are functional, has hot and cold running water at all times, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands, kept in a clean and sanitary manner, and available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. Seating shall not exceed four (4) seats. Approval is also contingent upon Petitioner using a sufficiently sized potable water tank and utilizing a waste water holding tank that is at least 15% larger than the potable water holding tank. Waste water holding tanks are to be emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance. Petitioner must adhere strictly to the following operating procedures: Supply for potable water tank must be from an approved source with written documentation provided and sanitize the fresh water tank at least once every 24 hours. Handwashing procedures are to be strictly adhered to as specified in the Federal Food and Drug Administration 2001 Food Code Section 2-301.14. If the menu changes or expands in any manner or operating hours or accessibility for the janitor common area changes, this variance request will be re-evaluated. All provisos shall be met prior to 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].