- 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;
- Critical. FOOD Display. Except for nuts in the shell and whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for hulling, peeling, or washing by the CONSUMER before consumption, FOOD on display shall be protected from contamination by the use of PACKAGING; counter, service line, or salad bar FOOD guards; display cases; or other effective means.
- Critical. Cleaning Procedure. (A) Except as specified in Paragraph (B) of this section, food EMPLOYEES' shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms) for at least 20 seconds, using a cleaning compound in a lavatory that is equipped as specified under Section 5-202.12.(B) Food EMPLOYEES' shall use the following cleaning procedure: (1) Vigorous friction on the surfaces of the lathered fingers, finger tips, areas between the fingers, hands and arms (or by vigorously rubbing the surrogate prosthetic devices for hands or arms) for at least 10 to 15 seconds, followed by; (2) Thorough rinsing under clean, running warm water; and (3) Immediately follow the cleaning procedure with thorough drying of cleaned hands and arms (or surrogate prosthetic devices) using a method as specified under Section 6-301.12. (C) Food EMPLOYEES' shall pay particular attention to the areas underneath the fingernails during the cleaning procedure. (D) If approved and capable of removing the types of soils encountered in the food operations involved, an automatic handwashing facility may be used by food employees to clean their hands.
- Critical. Pressure. Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and nonfood equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under paragraphs 5-104.12(A) and (B) to a temporary food establishment or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure.
- Critical. Handwashing Facility, Installation. (A) A handwashing lavatory shall be equipped to provide water at a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit through a mixing valve or combination faucet. (B) A steam mixing valve may not be used at a handwashing lavatory.
- 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.
- (2)(c) Mobile food dispensing vehicles shall operate from an approved commissary that meets all applicable requirements of this rule. The mobile food unit must report to the commissary to store or replenish supplies, clean utensils and equipment or dispose of liquid and solid waste. Mobile food dispensing vehicles which are self sufficient for equipment, storage, and utilities must report to the commissary at least once weekly or more often as needed to replenish supplies, clean the interior of the unit, or dispose of liquid or solid wastes. For the purpose of this rule, a mobile food dispensing vehicle which is self sufficient includes a three compartment sink for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of equipment and utensils, a separate handwash sink, adequate refrigeration and storage capacity, full provision of power utilities including electrical, LP-gas, or a portable power generation unit, and a liquid waste disposal system and potable water holding tank and liquid waste disposal system in accordance with Subparts 5-3 and 5-4, Food Code. Mobile food dispensing vehicles which are not self sufficient must report to their commissary at least once daily. The exterior of the vehicle may be washed in any location, provided the waste water does not create a sanitary nuisance.
- 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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1/19/2010 | Routine - Food | Administrative complaint recommended |
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