Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: ABSOLUTELY FLORIDA HOMES, D/B/A RAMADA LIMITED
Judges: DANIEL MANRY
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Orlando, Florida
Filed: Apr. 04, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, April 4, 2001.
Latest Update: Feb. 22, 2025
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATIONS:
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ABSOLUTELY FLORIDA HOMES License No. 59-0432-C'
RAMADA LIMITED Case No. 4-00-3 Li
Respondent.
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULAT
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HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS, (‘Petitioner’), files this Administrative Camplaint against
ABSOLUTELY FLORIDA HOMES, (“Respondent”), and says:
1. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the operation of public lodging
establishments and public food service establishments, pursuant to Sec. 20.165 and
Chapter 509, Florida Statutes.
2. Respondent is, and has been at all times material hereto, licensed by or subject to
the jurisdiction of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. The/respondent's last
known business address is 1071 ERIC COURT, KISSIMMEE, |FL 34744.
3. Inspection of this establishment conducted pursuant to Sec. 509.032, Florida
Statutes, revealed violations of the. provisions of Chapter 509, |Florida Statutes, and /
or the rules promulgated thereto governing operation of the establishment. The
violation(s) found and applicable law are described in Exhibit
and incorporated herein by reference.
the following penalties: administrative fine not to exceed $1000 per offens
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests entry of an Order rere
attendance at Respondent's expense at an educational program sponsor,
A", attached hereto
sing one or more of
e; mandatory
d by the
Department’s Hospitality Education Program; suspension, revocation, or refusal of a license
issued pursuant to this Chapter, and/or any other relief authorized by Chapter 509, Florida
Statutes, or the rules promulgated thereto.
Signed January 26, 2000
&.
endall Burkett, District Administrator
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT:
Gail Hoge, Senior Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0909289
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007
Telephone 850 - 488-3140 / Facsimile 850 - 488-5074
Revised 11/22/1999
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It is alleged that on November 30,1999 and December 6, 1999 and December 27, 1999 and January 21,2000
the licensee was in violation of Florida Statute 509 and/or the Rules of the Division of|
Florida Administrative Code, in the following particulars:
1. *04-1 61C-1.004(5) FAC
NFPA 16-3.4.1
All fire safety, protection and prevention equipment must be installed,
and the National Fire Protection Associati
Hotels and Restaurants,
n Life Safety Code
approved, maintained and used in seition with Chapter 509, FS,
Chapter 101, as adopted by the Division o:
Chapter 4A-3, FAC.
State Fire Marshal in
A fire alarm system in accordance with Settion 7-6, except as
modified by 16-3.4.2 through 16-3.4.4, shi
THE REQUIRED FIRE ALARM SYS’
INSTALLED IN #1001-#1007, #1030-#1
all be provided.
MS HAVE NOT BEEN
24 AND #1022 - #1016.
Exhibit A
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EXPLANATION OF RIGHTS
__ The enclosed Administrative Complaint charges you with violating ong or more provisions Ca
Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, or Rule 61C, Florida Administrative Code. If you have questions
regarding your response or best course of action, you may wish to seek competent legal counsel.
Failure to make an election, as described below, within the 21 da
Administrative Complaint packet waives your right to a hearing in this
Department may proceed against you by default.
s of your receipt of this
atter, and the
Your receipt of this Administrative Complaint packet constitutes service upon you. Your rights
under Florida law (Chapter 120, Florida Statutes) are as follows:
1. You may elect to dispute the violations alleged in the Complaint and request a hearing on the
disputed facts before an Administrative Law Judge, which is an administrative trial. You and
the Department will be given an opportunity to present evidence a
disprove the facts alleged and, after the hearing, submit a written
order for the Judge's consideration. Based on the evidence and t
d witnesses to prove or
roposed recommended
stimony presented and -
any proposed recommended orders submitted by the parties, the Judge will issue a
Recommended Order to the Department containing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law,
and Recommended Penalty, if any. The parties may submit exceptions to the :
Recommended Order. Following review of the Recommended Order and exceptions, if any,
the Department may issue a Final Order.
2. You may elect to not dispute the violations alleged in the Complaint and request that a
hearing be held to present testimony or documents you wish the Department to consider in
mitigation of the alleged violations prior to disposition of this case.
included in a Final Order. If a dispute of material fact arises, the h
and the case referred for administrative trial as described in parag
Settlement Officer as instructed in the cover letter accompanying
Any penalty levied will be
earing will be terminated
raph 1 above.
his packet. Upon final
3. You may seek to resolve this matter through a negotiated anying with the Department’s
approval by the Department, the settlement will be incorporated in
the case. Participating in settlement discussions does not pr
hearing. Failure to make an election within 21 days, as deseri
2 above, will waive your right to a hearing.
4. You may waive hearing in this matter, and the Department will pro
possible penalty at its discretion.
An Election of Rights form is included with this Administrative Compla
respond to the Administrative Complaint by electing one of the options on the
and the Department must receive it within 21 days of your receipt of this Adm
‘0 a Final Order resolving
serve your right toa
bed in paragraphs 1 and
ceed with resolution and
nt packet. You must
Election of Rights form
nistrative Complaint
packet. The Division will then determine whether a dispute of material fact exists, and schedule the
appropriate hearing. Notice of the date, time, and place of hearing will be sent to you at the address
designated by you on your Election of Rights.
Pursuant to Chapter 120.573, Florida Statutes, please be advised
available for resolution of this action.
Revised 11/22/1999
that mediation is not
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Docket for Case No: 00-001430
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 04, 2001 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 03, 2001 |
Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Mar. 21, 2001 |
Amended Notice of Hearing issued. (hearing set for April 13, 2001; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando, FL, amended as to date).
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Mar. 08, 2001 |
Order Granting Consolidation issued. (consolidated cases are: 00-001430, 01-000793) |
Mar. 06, 2001 |
Motion for Consolidation filed by Petitioner
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Mar. 05, 2001 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for April 13, 2001; 9:30 a.m.; Orlando, FL).
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Feb. 28, 2001 |
Order, CASE REOPENED.
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Feb. 27, 2001 |
Request to Re-Open File and Schedule a Hearing filed.
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Oct. 17, 2000 |
Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
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Oct. 17, 2000 |
Notice of Voluntary Relinquishment (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Sep. 28, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for October 18, 2000; 9:30 a.m.; Kissimmee, FL).
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Sep. 07, 2000 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing issued (hearing set for September 29, 2000; 9:30 a.m.; Kissimmee, FL).
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Sep. 05, 2000 |
Motion for Continuance (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
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Aug. 21, 2000 |
Order Denying Continuance issued.
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Aug. 16, 2000 |
Motion to Vacate Petitioner`s Motion for Continuance filed.
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Aug. 11, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Motion for Continuance filed.
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Aug. 08, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for September 12, 2000; 9:30 a.m.; Kissimmee, FL).
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Aug. 02, 2000 |
Order (order closing file dated 6/14/00 is rescinded) CASE REOPENED.
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Jul. 10, 2000 |
Motion to Re-Open File (Petitioner) filed.
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Jun. 14, 2000 |
Order Closing File sent out. CASE CLOSED
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Apr. 17, 2000 |
Order Placing Case in Abeyance sent out. (Parties to advise status by June 5, 2000)
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Apr. 13, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Motion for Enlargement of Time filed.
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Apr. 07, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Apr. 04, 2000 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Apr. 04, 2000 |
Notice of Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 04, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Apr. 04, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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Apr. 03, 2000 |
Response to complaint filed.
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