The Department received a Routine Variance request on February 3, 2010 for Section 509.221(1)(b), Florida Statutes, subsection 61C-1.004(1), paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(d), F.A.C., and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code from Amway Center (Sky and ...

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Hotels and Restaurants

RULE NO: RULE TITLE
61C-1.004: General Sanitation and Safety Requirements

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 11, 2010, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants has issued an order.
The Department received a Routine Variance request on February 3, 2010 for Section 509.221(1)(b), Florida Statutes, subsection 61C-1.004(1), paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(d), F.A.C., and Paragraph 5-202.11(A), 2001 FDA Food Code from Amway Center (Sky and Ozone Bar), Orlando, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement to discharge water or wastewater into an approved plumbing system installed according to law. They are requesting to install potable and waste water holding tanks at the hand wash sinks in two portable bars.
The request was published in Vol. 36, No. 7, February 19, 2010, and approval is contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the waste water holding tanks for the sinks are emptied at a frequency as to not create a sanitary nuisance; potable water provided must come from an approved source and be protected from contamination during handling. The Petitioner shall also ensure these hands sinks are provided with hot and cold running water under pressure, soap, employee hand washing signage and approved hand drying devices.
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: [e-mail], Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011.