On January 26, 2015 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(6), ...  

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    DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

    Division of Hotels and Restaurants

    RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

    61C-1.004General Sanitation and Safety Requirements

    The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants hereby gives notice:

    On January 26, 2015, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), F.A.C., subsection 61C-4.010(7), F.A.C., subsection 61C-4.010(6), F.A.C., and Section 6-402.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from Argentelle Catering located in Ft. Lauderdale. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one accessible bathroom on the same level be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to utilize bathrooms located on a different level.

    The Petition for this variance was published in Vol. 41, No. 25, F.A.R., on February 6, 2015. The Order for this Petition was signed and approved on February 12, 2015. After a complete review of the variance request, the Division finds that the application of this Rule will create a financial hardship to the food service establishment. Furthermore, the Division finds that the Petitioner meets the burden of demonstrating that the underlying statute has been achieved by the Petitioner ensuring the public bathrooms located on the second floor are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner and are provided with cold running water under pressure, soap, approved hand drying devices, and are available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure that directional signage is installed in the main restaurant area clearly stating the location of the bathrooms.

    A copy of the Order or additional information may be obtained by contacting: Lydia.Gonzalez@myfloridalicense.com, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011.

Document Information

Contact:
Lydia.Gonzalez@myfloridalicense.com Division of Hotels and Restaurants 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011
Related Rules: (1)
61C-1.004. General Sanitation and Safety Requirements