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Rule Title: Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Department:	DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION	Add to MyFLRules Favorites
Division:	Division of Hotels and Restaurants
Chapter:	GENERAL

Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):

	Effective Date:	6/25/2023
	History Notes:	Rulemaking Authority 509.032, 509.241, 509.2112 FS. Law Implemented 213.0535, 509.032, 509.221, 509.241, 509.242, 509.251, 559.79, 509.2112, 509.013, 509.096 FS. History–New 1-20-63, Amended 9-19-63, 5-20-64, 2-23-66, 8-9-68, 2-4-71, 10-18-71, Repromulgated 12-18-74, Amended 9-1-83, 10-1-83, Formerly 7C-1.02, Amended 1-30-90, 12-31-90, 2-27-92, 6-15-92, Formerly 7C-1.002, Amended 3-31-94, 3-15-95, 10-9-95, 9-25-96, 5-11-98, 9-9-03, 1-1-13, 7-4-13, 7-1-14, 11-20-14, 12-28-15, 2-24-16, 7-11-16, 12-28-16, 7-16-17, 9-2-18, 2-18-21, 11-28-21, 12-5-22, 6-25-23.
	References in this version:	Ref-00895 DBPR Form HR 5021-103, SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION Ref-07063 5022-015 Food Service Inspection Report Ref-12471 DBPR HR-5021-029 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Temporary Event Vendor Receipt, Application and Inspection Ref-12476 DBPR HR-7028 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Vacation Rental or Timeshare Project License Ref-14778 DBPR HR-5022-014_Lodging Inspection Report Ref-14779 DBPR HR-7005 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Plan Review Ref-14780 DBPR HR-7006 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle Plan Review Application Ref-14781 DBPR HR-7007 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Public Food Service Establishment License Ref-14782 DBPR HR-7027 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Public Lodging Establishment License Ref-14783 DBPR HR-7031 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle License with Plan Review Ref-15335 DBPR HR 7032 – Attestation for HUD Exclusion from Public Lodging Establishment License Ref-15336 DBPR HR-7030 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Public Food Service Establishment License with Plan Review

History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006

Section	Description	ID	Publish Date

Proposed 61C-1.002	To clarify requirements related to the implementation of Chapter 2023-48 and Chapter 2023-211, Laws of Florida, and adopt updated forms by reference.	28097619	2/27/2024 Vol. 50/40
Development 61C-1.002	To clarify requirements related to the implementation of Chapter 2023-48 and Chapter 2023-211, Laws of Florida, and adopt updated forms by reference.	27848620	12/12/2023 Vol. 49/239
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	27207547	Effective: 06/25/2023
Proposed 61C-1.002	The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to incorporate a new form and an updated form by reference.	27065636	4/25/2023 Vol. 49/80
Development 61C-1.002	The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to incorporate a new form and an updated form by reference.	26794521	2/6/2023 Vol. 49/24
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	26568026	Effective: 12/05/2022
Proposed 61C-1.002	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to update and revise Rule 61C-1.002, F.A.C., to clarify existing language and adopt updated forms by reference.	26316990	9/20/2022 Vol. 48/183
Development 61C-1.002	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update and revise Rule 61C-1.002, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, incorporate updated forms by reference, and remove unnecessary language.	25552727	2/10/2022 Vol. 48/28
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	25246983	Effective: 11/28/2021
Correction 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	25103617	10/5/2021 Vol. 47/193
Proposed 61C-1.002	To adopt a new inspection form that was impacted by the creation of s. 509.096, F.S.	24975092	9/8/2021 Vol. 47/174
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt a new inspection form that was impacted by the creation of s. 509.096, F.S.	24784487	7/22/2021 Vol. 47/141
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	24164657	Effective: 02/18/2021
Proposed 61C-1.002	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to update and revise Rule 61C-1.002, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, incorporate forms by reference, and remove unnecessary language.	23933021	11/30/2020 Vol. 46/231
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt updated application forms that were impacted by: the removal of language stating the division would issue and mail printed license copies; the addition of language providing instructions for customer self-printing ....	23839222	11/4/2020 Vol. 46/216
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	20807487	Effective: 09/02/2018
Proposed 61C-1.002	To adopt a new lodging application packet to improve clarity and function and reduce the number of pages by 2.	20646952	7/11/2018 Vol. 44/134
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt a new lodging application packet to improve clarity and function and reduce the number of pages by 2.	20598840	6/27/2018 Vol. 44/125
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	19151988	Effective: 07/16/2017
Proposed 61C-1.002	To adopt new application forms that were impacted by the plan review fee removal and forms with other minor changes.	19006973	5/23/2017 Vol. 43/100
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt new application forms that were impacted by the plan review fee removal and forms with other minor changes.	18926851	5/5/2017 Vol. 43/88
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	18359110	Effective: 12/28/2016
Proposed 61C-1.002	To assign the risk level of one to the culinary education programs.	18186353	10/26/2016 Vol. 42/209
Development 61C-1.002	To amend the culinary education programs’ risk level to level 1.	18060738	9/28/2016 Vol. 42/189
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received an Emergency Variance on August 22, 2016 from Grab and Go Home Cooking, LLC located in Tallahassee “(1) to re- open its doors: (2) to “grandfather” Grab and Go into the restaurant industry due to ....	18029504	9/20/2016 Vol. 42/183
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance from Grab and Go Home Cooking, LLC located in Tallahassee “(1) to re- open its doors: (2) to “grandfather” Grab and Go into the restaurant industry due to that fact that Domino’s Pizza was allowed to ....	17972953	9/7/2016 Vol. 42/174
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	17693399	Effective: 07/11/2016
Correction 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	17547705	5/18/2016 Vol. 42/97
Correction 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	17536938	5/17/2016 Vol. 42/96
Proposed 61C-1.002	To add the new license type for the culinary education programs, adopt updated applications and remove obsolete term usage.	17508808	5/9/2016 Vol. 42/90
Development 61C-1.002	To add the new license type for the Culinary Education Programs and adopt the license application.	17377664	4/5/2016 Vol. 42/66
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	17134291	Effective: 02/24/2016
Correction 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	17067361	1/26/2016 Vol. 42/16
Correction 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	17056497	1/21/2016 Vol. 42/13
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	16893731	Effective: 12/28/2015
Proposed 61C-1.002	To adopt current applications and conform to Food Code terminology.	16906438	12/17/2015 Vol. 41/243
Proposed 61C-1.002	To implement Chapter 2015-143 Laws of Florida.	16665781	10/23/2015 Vol. 41/207
Development 61C-1.002	To implement Chapter 2015-143 Laws of Florida.	16435503	9/4/2015 Vol. 41/173
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt current applications and conform to Food Code terminology.	15871933	4/7/2015 Vol. 41/67
Variances 61C-1.002	On November 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Pink's Hot Dog Cart located in Miami. The above ....	15453960	12/23/2014 Vol. 40/247
Variances 61C-1.002	On November 17, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Nathan's at Miami Seaquarium located in Miami. ....	15453475	12/23/2014 Vol. 40/247
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Pink's Hot Dog Cart at Miami Seaquarium located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....	15329897	12/2/2014 Vol. 40/232
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Nathan's at Miami Seaquarium located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....	15329315	12/2/2014 Vol. 40/232
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	15239881	Effective: 11/20/2014
Proposed 61C-1.002 ......	To implement sections 1-6 of chapter 2014-133, Laws of Florida, by incorporating the new “timeshare project” public lodging establishment license classification into the rules that currently apply to vacation rentals and ....	15009894	9/3/2014 Vol. 40/171
Development 61C-1.002 ......	To implement sections 1-6 of chapter 2014-133, Laws of Florida, by incorporating the new “timeshare project” public lodging establishment license classification into the rules that currently apply to vacation rentals.	14857313	7/23/2014 Vol. 40/142
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	14579408	Effective: 07/01/2014
Change 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	14428185	4/9/2014 Vol. 40/69
Proposed 61C-1.002	To adopt a risk-based inspection frequency for public food service establishments and adopt updated temporary event application forms.	14268814	3/4/2014 Vol. 40/43
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt updated temporary event application forms.	14093632	1/23/2014 Vol. 40/15
Variances 61C-1.002	On August 16, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from George's Dainty Del located in Pensacola. The ....	13466624	9/3/2013 Vol. 39/171
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from George's Dainty Del located in Pensacola. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....	13405708	8/20/2013 Vol. 39/162
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	13130131	Effective: 07/04/2013
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt a risk-based inspection frequency for public food service establishments.	13173878	7/1/2013 Vol. 39/127
Proposed 61C-1.002	To adopt the newest version of the licensing applications and inspection forms.	12946995	5/1/2013 Vol. 39/85
Development 61C-1.002	To adopt the newest version of the licensing applications and inspection forms.	12794705	3/22/2013 Vol. 39/57
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	12399721	Effective: 01/01/2013
Change 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	12264212	11/9/2012 Vol. 38/69
Proposed 61C-1.002	The proposed rule will update the rule to reflect changes made to Chapter 509, FS, by Laws of Florida Chapter 2008-055 and Laws of Florida Chapter 2011-119, and the deregulation of roominghouses by Laws of Florida Chapter ....	11940620	8/31/2012 Vol. 38/35
Development 61C-1.002 ......	The proposed rule development will update the rule to reflect the deregulation of roominghouses by Chapter 2012-165, Laws of Florida, and correct subsection citations within Rule 61C-1.008, F.A.C.	11565715	6/8/2012 Vol. 38/23
Variances 61C-1.002	On March 2, 2012, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from BBQ Carts 1, 2 & 3 located in Pensacola, FL. The ....	11343682	4/6/2012 Vol. 38/14
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from BBQ Cart 1, 2 and 3, Pensacola, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....	11214381	3/16/2012 Vol. 38/11
Development 61C-1.002	The proposed rule development will update the rule to reflect changes made to Chapter 509, F.S., by Laws of Florida, Chapter 2008-055 and Laws of Florida Chapter 2011-119. The proposed rule will also update licensing requirements ....	10852959	1/6/2012 Vol. 38/01
Variances 61C-1.002	On November 17, 2011, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Nauti-Dawgs located in St. Petersburg. The ....	10799221	12/22/2011 Vol. 37/51
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Nauti-Dawgs, St. Petersburg, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be ....	10718614	12/2/2011 Vol. 37/48
Variances 61C-1.002	On May 5, 2011, the Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from The Hot Dog Stop LLC located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses ....	9994800	6/10/2011 Vol. 37/23
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from The Hot Dog Stop LLC located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....	9911380	5/20/2011 Vol. 37/20
Variances 61C-1.002	that on January 26, 2011 the Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Carlos Renta located in Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses ....	9715343	3/11/2011 Vol. 37/10
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code from Carlos Renta Mobile Unit, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....	9638810	2/11/2011 Vol. 37/06
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance on October 21, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from East Plaza #1 through 4, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses ....	9444034	12/10/2010 Vol. 36/49
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received a Petition for a Routine Variance on October 7, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code from Evey’s Mobile Soft Serve Palace, Melbourne, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. ....	9354212	11/12/2010 Vol. 36/45
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance on October 8, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from East Plaza #5, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements ....	9353533	11/12/2010 Vol. 36/45
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from East Plaza #1, 2, 3 & 4, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....	9322105	11/5/2010 Vol. 36/44
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code from East Plaza #5, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be a vehicle ....	9267688	10/22/2010 Vol. 36/42
Variances 61C-1.002	a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Evey’s Mobile Soft Serve Palace, Melbourne, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing ....	9267494	10/22/2010 Vol. 36/42
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received an Emergency Variance petition on February 18, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Roger Dean Stadium-Hot Dog #1, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement ....	8362290	3/12/2010 Vol. 36/10
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received an Emergency Variance request for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Roger Dean Stadium-Island Grill, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....	8362096	3/12/2010 Vol. 36/10
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received a Petition for a Routine Variance on January 12, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Brat Cart 2, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a ....	8356858	3/12/2010 Vol. 36/10
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received a Petition for a Routine Variance on January 12, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Brat Cart 1, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a ....	8356664	3/12/2010 Vol. 36/10
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Rogen Dean Stadium-Hot Dog #1, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....	8331347	3/5/2010 Vol. 36/09
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Rogen Dean Stadium-Island Grill, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....	8331250	3/5/2010 Vol. 36/09
Variances 61C-1.002	a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Brat Cart 1, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be a vehicle ....	8187011	1/29/2010 Vol. 36/04
Variances 61C-1.002	a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Brat Cart 2, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be a vehicle ....	8186914	1/29/2010 Vol. 36/04
Variances 61C-1.002	The Department received a Petition on November 24, 2009 for an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.002(5)(a), (2), Florida Administrative Codes, from Florida Fast Food Network in Winter Park. The above referenced F.A.C. ....	8053830	12/24/2009 Vol. 35/51
Variances 61C-1.002	an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Florida Fast Food Network, Winter Park, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....	7998152	12/11/2009 Vol. 35/49
Variances 61C-1.002	The department received a Petition on June 26, 2009 for a routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Vend PSL located in Port St. Lucie. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the ....	7535850	8/28/2009 Vol. 35/34
Variances 61C-1.002	The department received a Petition on June 26, 2009 for a ROUTINE Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Vend PSL located in Port St. Lucie. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the ....	7476680	8/7/2009 Vol. 35/31
Variances 61C-1.002	a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Vend PSL located in Port St. Lucie. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be ....	7396655	7/24/2009 Vol. 35/29
Variances 61C-1.002	The department received a petition on March 23, 2009, for an EMERGENCY Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Adventure Landing Dippin Dots located in Jacksonville. The above referenced ....	7168899	5/29/2009 Vol. 35/21
Variances 61C-1.002	an EMERGENCY Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Adventure Landing Dippin Dots located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....	6987121	4/10/2009 Vol. 35/14
Variances 61C-1.002	A Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Street Corner Dogs Hot Dog Cart located in Neptune Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....	6886144	3/13/2009 Vol. 35/10
Variances 61C-1.002	a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Street Corner Dogs Hot Dog Cart located in Neptune Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....	6765088	2/13/2009 Vol. 35/06
Development 61C-1.001 ......	The proposed rule development will update the rule to reflect changes made to Chapter 509, F.S., by Laws of Florida Chapter 2008-055. The proposed rule will also update specific requirements in the rule for consistency with ....	5876665	7/18/2008 Vol. 34/29
Withdrawal 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	5371780	3/14/2008 Vol. 34/11
Development 61C-1.002	The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to change the license renewal dates for public food service and public lodging establishments and delete reference to an incorporated form that is no longer needed ....	4753793	10/26/2007 Vol. 33/43
Final 61C-1.002	Licensing and Inspection Requirements	1981630	Effective: 09/09/2003

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