NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on September 13, 2007, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, received a petition for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, from Roberto Parrilla Restaurant located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. states that all bathrooms shall be of easy and convenient access to both patrons and employees. They are requesting a variance to not have bathroom facilities in their facility, but use centrally located bathroom facilities.
This variance request was approved September 24, 2007, and is contingent upon the Petitioner ensuring the centrally located bathrooms are functional, has hot and cold running water at all times, provided with soap and an approved method to dry hands, kept in a clean and sanitary manner, and available during all hours of operation. The Petitioner shall also ensure directional signage is installed within or outside the establishment clearly stating the location of the bathrooms. Seating shall not exceed thirty-six (36) which includes inside and outside seating. All provisos shall be met prior to licensing. Any violation of the variance is the equivalent of a violation of the rule and may result in a rescission of the variance, and subject the Petitioner to disciplinary sanctions as enumerated in Section 509.261, Florida Statutes.
A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: David.Fountain@dbpr.state.fl.us.