- Critical. FOOD Storage Containers, Identified with Common Name of FOOD. Working containers holding FOOD or FOOD ingredients that are removed from their original PACKAGES for use in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, such as cooking oils, flour, herbs, potato flakes, salt, spices, and sugar shall be identified with the common name of the FOOD except that containers holding FOOD that can be readily and unmistakably recognized such as dry pasta need not be identified.
- Critical. (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under Section 3-501.19, and except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, potentially hazardous food shall be maintained: (1) At 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in Paragraph 3-401.11(B) or reheated as specified in Paragraph 3-403.11(E) may be held at a temperature of 130 degrees Fahrenheit or above; or (2) At a temperature specified in the following: (a) 41 degrees Fahrenheit or less;
- (A) UTENSILS shall be maintained in a state of repair or condition that complies with the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2 or shall be discarded.
- Good Repair and Proper Adjustment. (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified in Parts 4-1 and 4-2. (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturers' specifications.
- Critical. Cooking and Baking EQUIPMENT. (A) The FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of cooking and baking EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours. This section does not apply to hot oil cooking and filtering EQUIPMENT if it is cleaned as specified in Subparagraph 4-602.11(D)(6). (B) The cavities and door seals of microwave ovens shall be cleaned at least every 24 hours by using the manufacturer's recommended cleaning procedure.
- (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (D) of this section, cleaned EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, laundered LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor.
- System Maintained in Good Repair. A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (A) Repaired according to LAW; and (B) Maintained in good repair.
- Critical. Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; (B) A continuous towel system that supplies the user with a clean towel; or (C) A heated-air hand drying device.
- Critical. Outer Openings, Protected. (A) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B), (C), and (E) and under Paragraph (D) of this section, outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. (B) Paragraph (A) of this section does not apply if a food establishment opens into a larger structure, such as a mall, airport, or office building, or into an attached structure, such as a porch, and the outer openings from the larger or attached structure are protected against the entry of insects and rodents. (C) Exterior doors used as exits need not be self-closing if they are: (1) Solid and tight-fitting; (2) Designated for use only when an emergency exists, by the fire protection authority that has jurisdiction over the food establishment; and (3) Limited-use so they are not used for entrance or exit from the building for purposes other than the designated emergency exit use. (D) Except as specified in Paragraphs (B) and (E) of this section, if the windows or doors of a food establishment, or of a larger structure within which a food establishment is located, are kept open for ventilation or other purposes or a temporary food establishment is not provided with windows and doors as specified under Paragraph (A) of this section, the openings shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) 16 mesh to 1 inch screens; (2) Properly designed and installed air curtains to control flying insects; or (3) Other effective means. (E) Paragraph (D) of this section does not apply if flying insects and other pests are absent due to the location of the establishment, the weather, or other limiting condition.
- (6) All building structural components, attachments and fixtures shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
- Critical. Any license issued by the division shall be conspicuously displayed in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment. Public food service establishments which offer catering services shall display their license number on all advertising for catering services. The current license from the division shall be conspicuously displayed in the office or lobby of the licensed establishment. If no office or lobby is present on the premises of the licensed establishment, the license must be readily available for inspection upon request. The division shall issue a license, which is BPR form 21-022, PUBLIC LODGING AND FOOD SERVICE LICENSE, incorporated herein by reference to each public food service establishment which has satisfied the requirements of Chapter 509, FS, and this chapter upon initial licensing and annual renewal. In addition to the license, the division shall issue a license decal, which is BPR form 21-023, LICENSE DECAL, incorporated herein by reference to each mobile food dispensing vehicle, theme park food cart and vending machine which must be prominently displayed and affixed to the vehicle, cart or machine.
- Critical. All managers employed by a food service establishment must have passed [the food service manager] test and received a certificate attesting thereto. Managers have a period of 30 days after employment to pass the required test. All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public shall have passed a certification test approved by the division demonstrating a basic knowledge of food protection practices as adopted in this chapter. Those managers who successfully pass an approved certification examination shall be issued a certificate by the certifying organization, which is valid for a period of five years from the date of issuance. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of food service manager certification upon request...
- Critical. Food service employee training. The division shall adopt, by rule, minimum food safety protection standards for the training of all food service employees who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, or serving of foods to the public in establishments regulated under this chapter. These standards shall not include an examination, but shall provide for a food safety training certificate program for food service employees to be administered by a private nonprofit provider chosen by the division. Any food safety training program established and administered to food handler employees prior to the effective date of this act shall be submitted by the operator to the division for its review and approval. It shall be the duty of the licensee of the public food service establishment to provide training in accordance with the described rule to all employees under the licensee's supervision or control. The licensee may designate a certified food service manager to perform this function as an agent of the licensee. Food service employees must receive certification pursuant to this section by January 1, 2001. Food service employees hired after November 1, 2000, must receive certification within 60 days after employment. Certification pursuant to this section shall remain valid for 3 years.
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12/15/2010 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
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