an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code from Kosher Cart ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61C-1.004General Sanitation and Safety Requirements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 20, 2014, The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, received a petition for an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2009 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2009 FDA Food Code and subsection 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, from Kosher Cart located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that each establishment have an approved plumbing system installed to transport potable water and wastewater, facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils, and areas for food preparation and storage. They are requesting to install holding tanks at a portable handwash sink, and share warewashing, food preparation and food storage areas with another licensed food service establishment under the same ownership and premises.

The Division of Hotels and Restaurants will accept comments concerning the Petition for 5 days from the date of publication of this notice. To be considered, comments must be received on or before 5:00 p.m.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Lydia Gonzalez, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011, [e-mail].