NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on May 02, 2011, the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, received a petition for an Emergency Variance for subsection 61C-4.010(6), Florida Administrative Code and Section 6-201.18, 2001 FDA Food Code, paragraph 61C-1.004(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, subsection 61C-4.010(7), Florida Administrative Code, and Section 6-402.11, 2001 FDA Food Code from Tea & Wine Loft LLC located in Ft. Myers. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that studs, joists and rafters may not be exposed in areas subject to moisture and that at least one accessible bathroom on the same level be provided for use by customers and employees. They are requesting to operate with exposed studs, joists or rafters in food preparation areas and utilize bathrooms for customers and employees located on a different level.
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: Lydia.Gonzalez@dbpr.state.fl.us, Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1011.