The purpose and effect of this rule development is to remove the requirement that newly constructed or extensively remodeled public lodging establishments comply with the more stringent and costly Food Code sanitation requirements relating to ...

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Hotels and Restaurants

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61C-3.001: Sanitation and Safety Requirements
PURPOSE AND EFFECT: The purpose and effect of this rule development is to remove the requirement that newly constructed or extensively remodeled public lodging establishments comply with the more stringent and costly Food Code sanitation requirements relating to glassware, tableware, and utensils. The proposed rule development would allow public lodging establishments to continue to comply with sanitation requirements by using ordinary household dishwashers in lieu of installing commercial dishwashers or three-compartment sinks.
SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The proposed rule development will address minimum sanitation requirements for glassware, tableware, and utensils in newly constructed or extensively remodeled public lodging establishments.
SPECIFIC AUTHORITY: 509.032, 509.2112 FS.
LAW IMPLEMENTED: 509.032, 509.211, 509.2112, 509.221 FS.
IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE WEEKLY.
THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Michelle Comingore, Operations Review Specialist, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011, [phone]

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.