an emergency variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Encore Tea Room and Cafe located in Punta Gorda. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
    Division of Hotels and Restaurants

    NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT on March 2, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an emergency variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Encore Tea Room and Cafe located in Punta Gorda. The above referenced F.A.C. states each public food service establishment shall maintain a minimum of one public bathroom for each sex, properly designated. The proposed establishment has one bathroom facility for patrons and they are requesting a variance to have a seating capacity of 42.

    This variance request was approved March 7, 2007 and is contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the public bathroom is functional, has hot and cold running water at all times, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands, and kept in a clean and sanitary manner. Seating shall not exceed forty-two (42) which includes inside and outside seating. 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.

Document Information

Related Rules: (1)
61C-4.010. Sanitation and Safety Requirements