NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 07, 2010, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants has issued an order.
The Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance on April 27, 2010 for subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code, Subparagraph 6-101.11 (A)(1) & (3), 2001 FDA Food Code, Paragraph 6-201.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from The Vineyard Wine Bar. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that ceilings in a public food service establishment must be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. They are requesting to operate with a ceiling that is not smooth and easily cleanable.
The initial request will be posted in Vol. 36, No. 20 on 5/21/10 and approval is contingent upon the Petitioner having a cleaning regimen to preclude the accumulation of dust, dirt and other debris on the ceiling that could cross contaminate the food and food-contact surfaces. The Petitioner shall also ensure that the historic status of the building and the current menu (consisting of wine and assorted cheese platters) does not change. If changes to the building status or menu do occur, the Petitioner shall notify the Division immediately.
A copy of the Order may be obtained by contacting: Lydia.Gonzalez@DBPR.state.fl.us, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011.