Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: GARDEN APARTMENTS
Judges: FLORENCE SNYDER RIVAS
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Miami, Florida
Filed: Feb. 22, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, April 7, 2005.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Petitioner,
vs.
GARDEN APARTMENTS License No. 2301705
Respondent. License Type 2003 Apartment — £ “
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (‘Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against GARDEN APARTMENTS,
(‘Respondent’), and says:
4. Petitioner is the state agency charged with regulating the operation of public lodging establishments and
public food service establishments, pursuant to Section 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 business address of record is 02312 SW 017 ST,
MIAMI, FLORIDA 331452088, The mailing address of record is GARDEN APARTMENTS, at 9701 SW
100 AVE RD, MIAMI, FLORIDA 331762835.
3. Inspection of this establishment conducted pursuant to Sec. §09.032, Florida Statutes, revealed violations
of the provisions of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, and / or the rules promulgated thereto goveming
operation of the establishment. The violation(s) found and applicable taw are described in Exhibit “A,”
attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. Inspection documents are attached as Exhibit "B”,
incorporated herein by reference.
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests entry of an Order imposing one or more of the following
penalties: administrative fine not to exceed $1,000 pe offense; mandatory attendance at Respondent's
expense at an educational program sponsored by fhe Departprepy:
suspension, revocation, or refusal of a license issfied purswantJ4@ this Chapter; and/gt any other relief
authorized by Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, or tHe rule y,
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Signed August 16, 2004 p
LA Mh”
nie Ka Manager
B legation of the Director, or designee
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT:
Charles F. Tunnicliff, Lead Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0153831
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
BY CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: 7002 3150 0004 8057 4499
THEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me an this, day of 2004.
. Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
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Case Number: 20040461538 Form revised 7/27/04
District Number: 04
License Type: 2003 Apartment
Hammers GARDEN APARTMENTS
License Number: 2301705
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License Number. 2301705
License Type: 2003 APARTMENT
Case Number: 2004041538
Exhibit A
“FC” as cited herein references specific provisions of the 1999 Food Code, Recommendations of the United
States Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, incorporated by Chapter 61C, Florida
Administrative Code. “NFPA” as cited herein references specific provisions of the National Fire Protection
Association Life Safety Code, incorporated by reference at Chapter 4A-3, “Fire Prevention, General
Provisions’, Florida Administrative Code, and 61C-1.004(5), Florida Administrative Code.
It is alleged that on June 30, 2004, July 22, 2004 and August 9, 2004, the licensee was in violation of Florida
Statute §09(FS) and/or the Rules of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative Code
(FAC), in the following particulars. Copy(s) of the report(s) for the above referenced inspection(s) are attached
hereto and Incorporated by reference as Exhibit B.
* 1.04-01 61C-1.004(5) FAC ALL FIRE SAFETY, PROTECTION AND PREVENTION EQUIPMENT
MUST BE INSTALLED, APPROVED, MAINTAINED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 509,
FS, AND THE NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION LIFE SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 101, AS
ADOPTED BY THE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL IN CHAPTER 44-3, FAC.
OBSERVED A TROUBLE/ALARM LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON THE FIRE ALARM CONTROL PANEL.
* 2..06-04 61C-1,004(10) FAC EXITS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH APPROVED ILLUMINATED
EXIT SIGNS.
OBSERVED AN EXIT SIGN THAT IS NOT ILLUMINATED/ NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN TESTED.
* 312-06 61C-3.001(11)(A) FAC AS PROVIDED IN SECTION 509.2112, FS, EVERY PUBLIC LODGING
ESTABLISHMENT WHICH IS 3 OR MORE STORIES IN HEIGHT, OR WHICH HAS A VERTICAL DISTANCE
OF 17 FEET OR MORE FROM THE LOWEST GRADE LEVEL TO ANY BALCONY MUST SUBMIT TO THE
DIVISION A CERTIFICATE STATING THAT ANY AND ALL BALCONIES, STAIRWAYS, AND RAILWAYS
HAVE BEEN INSPECTED BY A PERSON WHO, THROUGH EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE, IS
COMPETENT TO INSPECT MULTI-STORY BUILDINGS AND FOUND BY SUCH PERSON TO BE SAFE,
SECURE, AND FREE OF DEFECTS. THE TERM "BALCONY" IS DEFINED AS A LANDING OR PORCH
THAT (IS ACCESSIBLE TO OR USED BY THE PUBLIC AND SHALL INCLUDE THOSE PORTIONS OF A
BUILDING WHICH ARE UNENCLOSED, EXCEPT BY A RAILING, GUARDRAIL SYSTEM, BALUSTRADE,
OR PARAPET. IT SHALL ALSO INCLUDE THOSE PORTIONS OF A BUILDING WHICH ARE ENCLOSED
BY SCREENING, OR OTHER NON-PERMANENT BUILDING MATERIAL.
OBSERVED NO BALCONY CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE.
4,18-03 616-3.001(5) FAC ALL RUGS AND FLOOR COVERINGS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND IN
GOOD CONDITION, FREE FROM HOLES AND RIPS.
OBSERVED WORN/TORN CARPET ON HALLWAYS.
5,26-22 §-501.11FC OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE. AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR
REFUSE, RECYCLABLES, AND RETURNABLES SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT
MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE, AND SLOPED TO
DRAIN.
OBSERVED AN OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA WITH AN ABSORBENT SURFACE/NOT SMOOTH/NOT
SLOPED TO DRAIN.
* denotes critica! violation Exhibit A
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License Type: 2003 APARTMENT
License Number, 2301705
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* 6.04-13 NFPA 72, 7-5.2.2, APERMANENT RECORD OF ALL INSPECTIONS, TESTING, AND
MAINTENANCE SHALL BE PROVIDED THAT INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION OF PERIODIC
TESTS AND ALL APPLICABLE INFORMATION REQUESTED IN FIGURE 7-5.2.2. (A) DATE; (B) TEST
FREQUENCY; (C) NAME OF PROPERTY, (D) ADDRESS; (E) NAME OF PERSON PERFORMING
INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, TESTS, OR COMBINATION THEREOF, AND AFFILIATION, BUSINESS
ADDRESS, AND TELEPHONE NUMBER; (F) NAME, ADDRESS, AND REPRESENTATIVE OF APPROVING
AGENCY(IES); (G) DESIGNATION OF THE DETECTOR(S) TESTED; (H) FUNCTIONAL TEST OF
DETECTORS; (I) FUNCTIONAL TEST OF REQUIRED SEQUENCE OF OPERATIONS; (J) CHECK OF ALL
SMOKE DETECTORS; ({K) LOOP RESISTANCE FOR ALL FIXED- TEMPERATURE LINE-TYPE HEAT
DETECTORS; (L) OTHER TESTS AS REQUIRED BY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURES; (M) OTHER TEST
AS REQUIRED BY THE AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION; (N) SIGNITURES OF TESTER AND
APPROVED AUTHORITY REPRESENTATIVE; (©) DISPOSITION OF PROBLEMS IDENTIFIED DURING
TESTING (E.G., OWNER NOTIFIED, PROBLEM, CORRECTED/SUCCESFULLY RETEASTED, DEVICE
ABONDONED IN PLACE).
OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT AVAILABLE FOR THE FIRE ALARM SYSTEM.
*6. 61C-1.004(5)FAC ALL FIRE SAFETY, PROTECTION AND PREVENTION EQUIPMENT MUST BE
INSTALLED, APPROVED, MAINTAINED AND USED IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 509, FS AND THE
NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION LIFE SAFETY CODE CHAPTER 101, AS ADOPTED BY
THE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL IN CHAPTER 4A-3, FAC.
OBSERVED AN EMERGENCY LIGHT THAT IS NOT FUNCTIONING WHEN TESTED BEHIND THE
STAIRS.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
Case Number: 2004041538 Page 2
License Type: 2003 APARTMENT
License Number: 2301705
Docket for Case No: 05-000617
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Apr. 07, 2005 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Apr. 06, 2005 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Apr. 05, 2005 |
Order Denying Motion for Continuance.
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Apr. 04, 2005 |
Joint Motion for Continuance of Formal Hearing filed.
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Mar. 23, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Witness List filed.
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Mar. 23, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Exhibit List filed.
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Mar. 04, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 04, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (video hearing set for April 8, 2005; 1:00 p.m.; Miami and Tallahassee, FL).
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Mar. 01, 2005 |
Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner).
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Feb. 23, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 22, 2005 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 22, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 22, 2005 |
Agency referral filed.
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