To correct a cross-reference.

 

DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION

Division of Hotels and Restaurants

RULE NO.:RULE TITLE:

61C-4.020Vending Machines

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: To correct a cross-reference.

SUMMARY: Replaces an obsolete cross-reference with Chapter 4 of the Food Code, as adopted by the division.

OTHER RULES INCORPORATING THIS RULE: None.

EFFECT ON THOSE OTHER RULES: N/A

SUMMARY OF STATEMENT OF ESTIMATED REGULATORY COSTS AND LEGISLATIVE RATIFICATION:

The Agency has determined that this will not have an adverse impact on small business or likely increase directly or indirectly regulatory costs in excess of $200,000 in the aggregate within one year after the implementation of the rule. A SERC has not been prepared by the agency.

The Agency has determined that the proposed rule is not expected to require legislative ratification based on the statement of estimated regulatory costs or if no SERC is required, the information expressly relied upon and described herein: the economic review conducted by the agency.

Any person who wishes to provide information regarding a statement of estimated regulatory costs, or provide a proposal for a lower cost regulatory alternative must do so in writing within 21 days of this notice.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 509.032(2)(d), (6) FS.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 509.032(2)(d), (3)(a), 509.221 FS.

IF REQUESTED WITHIN 21 DAYS OF THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE, A HEARING WILL BE SCHEDULED AND ANNOUNCED IN THE FAR.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE IS: Michelle Comingore, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Department of Business and Professional Regulation, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399, [phone], [e-mail]

 

THE FULL TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE IS:

 

61C-4.020 Vending Machines.

(1) No change.

(2) Cleaning – All food-contact surfaces of vending machines shall be thoroughly cleaned and subjected to effective bactericidal treatment at scheduled intervals, based upon the type of product being dispensed, as approved by the division in accordance with provisions of Chapter 4, Food Code, as adopted by reference in Rule 61C-1.001 subsection (4) of Rule 61C-4.010, F.A.C. A record of such cleaning and sanitizing operations shall be maintained and available for inspection in each machine and shall be current for at least the past 30 days. The cavities and door edges of microwave ovens must be cleaned at least once a day and shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other accumulated soil.

(3) through (4) No change.

Rulemaking Specific Authority 509.032(2)(d), (6) FS. Law Implemented 509.032(2)(d), (3)(a), 509.221 FS. History–New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.33, Amended 2-21-91, Formerly 10D-13.033, 7C-4.020, Amended 3-31-94, 9-25-96,_________.

 

NAME OF PERSON ORIGINATING PROPOSED RULE: Diann Worzalla, Director, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

NAME OF AGENCY HEAD WHO APPROVED THE PROPOSED RULE: Ken Lawson, Secretary, Department of Business and Professional Regulation

DATE PROPOSED RULE APPROVED BY AGENCY HEAD: November 6, 2013

DATE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT PUBLISHED IN FAR: October 8, 2013