Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: MA`S RESTAURANT, INC., D/B/A WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT
Judges: CAROLYN S. HOLIFIELD
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Naples, Florida
Filed: Feb. 08, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, July 28, 2000.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
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Division of Hotels and Restaurants,
Petitioner,
* Case Number: 7-99-74 (JO (y 76
License Number: 21-00455-R
MA'S RESTAURANT, INC.
d/b/a WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT
1716 AIRPORT ROAD
NAPLES, FL 33962-3813
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
COMES NOW, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division
of Hotels and Restaurants (hereinafter referred to as Division") files this administrative
complaint against MA’S RESTAURANT, INC. (hereinafter referred to as "Respondent').
The Division seeks to impose disciplinary action upon the Respondent and alleges:
1. The Division has jurisdiction over the subject matter of, and the parties to, |
this proceeding pursuant to Chapter 509, Florida Statutes.
2. At all times relevant to the facts alleged in this administrative complaint,
Respondent held a license number: 21-00455-R for the operation of a public food service
establishment. Respondent's last known address of record is 1716 AIRPORT ROAD,
NAPLES, FL 33962-3813.
3. Petitioner seeks to revoke; suspend; impose administrative fines; impose a
civil penalty; require corrective action, and additional or other penalties as may be
provided for by law or rule, or any combination thereof.
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4. Petitioner realleges and incorporates by reference, as if fully stated
herein, the allegations contained in paragraphs 1 through 2, above.
5. The factual allegations and charges are specifically set forth in the attached
Exhibit A, incorporated by reference in this administrative complaint as if fully and
completely restated herein. Each listed violation is a separate charge.
WHEREFORE, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants hereby charges the
Respondent with the above counts and notices its intention to seek imposition of an
appropriate penalty of revocation; suspension; administrative fines; civil/administrative
penalty; corrective action, additional or other penalties as may be provided for by law or
rule, or any combination thereof.
ZA. KZ
District Raministrator
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
SIGNED May 06, 1999
Rev. 03/18/99
License NO: 21-00455-R
Case NO: 7-99-174
Business Name: WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT
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MEDIATION
Section 120.573 Mediation Disclosure: This is an action that may affect your substantial
interests. Mediation of this administrative dispute is not available. However, you may
request a hearing on the charges, pursuant to chapter 120, FS, and as further detailed in
this notice.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding is asked to advise the agency at
least forty-eight (48) hours before the proceeding or hearing by contacting the Office of
Compliance, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1012, or telephone
number 850/488-9263. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency
by calling 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD)
CHAPTER 120
Pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, you have the right to a hearing, either: 1) a
hearing involving disputed issues of material fact before the Division of Administrative
Hearings (formal hearing), or 2) a hearing not involving disputed issues of material fact
before the Division (informal proceeding). All hearings are conducted in English.
If you wish to have either a formal hearing or an informal proceeding, you must ask for it
in writing within 21 days following receipt of this Administrative Complaint. You may use
the Request for Hearing form that accompanies this complaint. If your request for a formal
hearing, an informal proceeding or the settlement stipulation is not received by the Division
with a postmark no later than 21 days following receipt of this complaint, your right to a
formal hearing or informal proceeding is waived. The Division will then enter a final order
of default against you. The final order of default could require you to cease and desist from
activities found to be unlawful, suspend or revoke your license or permit, impose
civiladministrative penalties and/or require such other relief as may be authorized by law.
If the Division does not accept the settlement offer, and it was filed within 21 days of
receipt of this complaint, it will be considered a timely request for an administrative
hearing. ;
The written request must be filed with the Compliance Administrator, DBPR, 1940 North
Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1012. The written request must contain the
following information:
1. The name and address of the party making the request.
2. A statement that the party is making a request for either a formal hearing or
an informal proceeding.
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License NO: 21-00455-R
Case NO: 7-99-174
Business Name: WHITE HOUSE RESTAURANT
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3. Areference to the Administrative Complaint that the party has received.
4. A statement setting forth all issues of material fact that are disputed, if any.
Specifically, you must identify each material fact in the Administrative Complaint that you
dispute and state any factual grounds upon which you base your dispute.
If there is a formal hearing, you have the right to appear in your own behalf, be
represented by your attomey, bring witnesses and evidence, cross-examine any witnesses
produced against you by the state, and have subpoenas and subpoena duces tecum
issued on your behalf. If you have requested and are entitled to a formal hearing, you will
be notified of the time, place, and date of the hearing. You may file exceptions to a
recommended order issued by the administrative law judge.
If there is an informal proceeding, you have the right to provide the Division with any
written documentation or legal arguments that you wish the Division to consider in
mitigation of the charges contained in this Administrative Complaint. You will be entitled
to present written or oral evidence in accordance with section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes,
In an informal proceeding the facts as alleged in the Administrative Complaint are deemed
admitted, and evidence in mitigation of the facts may be presented at the informal
proceeding. If there is an informal proceeding, you will be notified as to the time period
within which to submit written documentation or tegal argument that you wish the Division
to consider in mitigation of the charges in this Administrative Complaint.
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CONTROL#21~-00455-R
CASE #07-99-174
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VIOLATIONS
It is alleged that on April 8 & 23, 1999 the licensee was in violation of Florida Statute
509 and /or the Rules of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative
Code, in the following particulars:
1) VIOLATION:
4-204.112(B) Fc Except as specified in { (C) of this section, cold or hot
holding EQUIPMENT used for POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall
be designed to include and shall be equipped with at least
one integral or permanently affixed TEMPERATURE MEASURING
DEVICE that is located to allow easy viewing of the device's
temperature display. (5)
Observed: Thermometers missing in all coolers.
2) VIOLATION:
4-601.11(C)FC NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an
accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris.
(23)
Observed: Baffles in fire suppression system have a buildup of grease.
3)* VIOLATION:
5-205.11(A) FC BR handwashing lavatory shall be maintained so that it is
accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. (*31)
Observed: Hand washing sink is blocked by a brief case being in it.
4) VIOLATION:
61C-1.004 (2) (c) FAC Handwashing signs shall be posted in each bathroom used by
employees. (32)
Observed: Employee hand washing signs missing in employee bathroom.
5) VIOLATION:
6-301.12 (A) FC Each handwashing lavatory or group of adjacent lavatories
shall be provided with individual, disposable towels. (32)
Observed: Towels not available at kitchen hand sink.
6) VIOLATION:
6-301.11 FC Each handwashing lavatory or group of 2 adjacent lavatories
shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid,
powder, or bar soap. (32)
Observed: Soap not available at kitchen hand sink.
EXHIBIT A
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VIOLATION:
61C-1.004 (6) FAC
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All building structural components, attachments and fixtures
shall be kept in good repair, clean and free of obstructions.
(37)
Observed: Wall broken at kitchen hand sink.
VIOLATION:
6-202.11(A) FC
Except as specified in q (B) of this section, light bulbs
shall be shielded, coated, or otherwise shatter-resistant in
areas where there is exposed FOOD; clean EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS,
and LINENS; or unwrapped SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE
ARTICLES. (38)
Observed: Lights not shielded in kitchen.
VIOLATION:
61C-1.004 (10) FAC
Means of access must permit unobstructed travel at all times
and be maintained free of obstructions and fire hazards.
Halls, entrances and stairways shall be clean, ventilated
and well-lighted day and night. Hall and stair runners shall
be kept in good condition. Hand rails shall be installed on
all stairways and guard rails around all porches and steps.
Adequate means of exit shall be provided pursuant to NFPA
101. Exits shall be clearly marked with approved illuminated
exit signs. (46)
Observed: Rear exit light out.
Docket for Case No: 00-000676
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jul. 28, 2000 |
Order Closing File sent out. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 18, 2000 |
Status Report and Motion to Close File (Petitioner) filed.
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May 23, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Placing Case in Abeyance sent out. (Parties to advise status by July 14, 2000.)
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May 17, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Motion for Abatement filed.
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May 12, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Prehearing Stipulation (filed via facsimile).
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Mar. 08, 2000 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions sent out.
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Mar. 08, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for May 19, 2000; 1:00 p.m.; Naples, FL)
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Feb. 29, 2000 |
(Elaine Lucas) Notice of Appearance filed.
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Feb. 11, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Feb. 08, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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Feb. 08, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 08, 2000 |
Request for Hearing filed.
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