an Emergency Variance for Paragraph 61C-1.004(1)(a), Florida Administrative Code, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 4-301.11, 2009 FDA ...

 

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 May 21, 2013, 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, Section 5-203.13, 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 4-301.12(A), 2001 FDA Food Code, subsection 61C-4.010(5), Florida Administrative Code, and Paragraph 4-301.11, 2009 FDA Food Code from Best Western Naples Inn & Suites located in Naples. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that at least one service sink is provided for the cleaning of mops or similar cleaning tools and the disposal of mop water; that dishwashing facilities for manually washing, rinsing and sanitizing equipment and utensils are provided and that each establishment have an adequate number of facilities to maintain all time/temperature control for safety foods at proper temperatures. They are requesting to utilize the mopsink, dishwashing and food storage and prep facilities located within another licensed establishment on the same premises and under the same ownership.

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 [e-mail], Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011.