Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: SANTA LUCIA LAKE MOTEL
Judges: FRED L. BUCKINE
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: St. Cloud, Florida
Filed: Mar. 04, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, May 10, 2005.
Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND 7095 MAR - A Th Gy
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION PT UN .¢
Petitioner, U’ ‘\ -O K | i“ DIVISICH OF
vs. - ADMINISTRATIVE
SANTA LUCIA LAKE MOTEL License No. 5900756 HEARIRGS
Respondent. License Type 2004 Rooming House
/ Case No. 2004045737
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (‘Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against SANTA LUCIA LAKE MOTEL,
(“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 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 00724 MINNESOTA
AVE, ST CLOUD, FLORIDA 347693204.The mailing address of record is SANTA LUCIA LAKE MOTEL,
at 1600 E AMELIA ST, ORLANDO, FLORIDA 32803.
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 "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 per offense; mandatory attendance at Respondent's
expense at an educational program sponsored 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 September 15, 2004
S
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Valerie Freeman, District Manager
By delegation 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:
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this day of. , 2004.
Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Form revised 9/8/04
District Number: 04
SANTA LUCIA LAKE MOTEL
Case Number: 2004045737
License Type: 2004 Rooming House
License Number: 5900756
License Number: 5900756 .
License Type: 2004 ROOMING HOUSE . [= ' ! o a)
Case Number: 2004045737
Exhibit A 205 MAR -U A TI bu
“FC” as cited herein references specific provisions of the 1999 Food Code, Recommendatie ype thajUnited
States Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, incorporated by Chapter 61 ADI iar R ATIVE
Administrative Code. “NFPA” as cited herein references specific provisions of the Nationa Bud = ign
Association Life Safety Code, incorporated by reference at Chapter 4A-3, “Fire Prevention, énera
Provisions”, Florida Administrative Code, and 61C-1.004(5), Florida Administrative Code.
It is alleged that on July 20, 2004 and September 1, 2004 the licensee was in violation of Florida Statute
509(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. ~
* 1.06-04 61C-1.004(10) FAC EXITS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH APPROVED ILLUMINATED
EXIT SIGNS.
THE EXIT SIGN AT ROOM 4 DID NOT WORK WHEN TESTED.
* 2.06-10 NFPA 101, 7.9.2.1 EMERGENCY LIGHTING FACILITIES SHALL BE ARRANGED TO
PROVIDE INITIAL ILLUMINATION THAT IS NOT LESS THAN AN AVERAGE OF 1 FT-CANDLE AND, AT
ANY POINT, NOT LESS THAN 0.1 FT-CANDLE, MEASURED ALONG THE PATH OF EGRESS AT FLOOR
LEVEL.
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* 06-14 NFPA 101, 29-2.9 EMERGENCY LIGHTING INACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 7-9 SHALL BE
PROVIDED IN ALL BUILDINGS WITH MORE THAN 25 ROOMS. EXCEPTION: WHERE EACH GUEST
ROOM OR GUEST SUITE HAS AN EXIT DIRECT TO THE OUTSIDE OF THE BUILDING AT STREET OR
GROUND LEVEL.
THE EMERGENCY LIGHT AT ROOM 6B WAS MISSING.
* 3.07-01 61C-1.004(11) FAC ELECTRICAL WIRING - TO PREVENT FIRE OR INJURY, DEFECTIVE
ELECTRICAL WIRING SHALL BE REPLACED AND WIRING SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR.
BARE SPLICED WIRES WERE HANGING ABOVE THE DOOR AT ROOM 6B.
4. 13-01 61C-1.004(6) FAC ALL BUILDING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS, ATTACHMENTS AND
FIXTURES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR, CLEAN AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
A. ROTTED WOOD WAS OBSERVED ON THE BACK FACIA BOARDS.
B. THE DOOR OF THE STORAGE ROOM WAS HEAVILY DAMAGED.
5. 15-10 61C-3.001(1)(B) FAC EACH TRANSIENT PUBLIC LODGING ESTABLISHMENT SHALL
MAINTAIN ONE PUBLIC BATHROOM WITH A MINIMUM OF A TOILET, LAVATORY, AND SHOWER
ENCLOSURE FOR EACH SEX ON EVERY FLOOR FOR EVERY 15 GUESTS ROOMING ON THAT FLOOR
NOT HAVING ACCESS TO PRIVATE OR CONNECTING BATHROOMS. [EXEMPTION--61C-3.001(12) FAC:
RESORT CONDOMINIUMS, NONTRANSIENT APARTMENTS AND RESORT DWELLINGS ARE EXEMPT
FROM SUBSECTION (1), (2) AND (3) OF THIS RULE]
THE WOMAN'S RESTROOM DOOR WAS SCREWED SHUT.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
Case Number: 2004045737 Page 1
License Type: 2004 ROOMING HOUSE
License Number: 5900756
6. 19-08 5-203.14FC BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE, WHEN REQUIRED. A PLUMBING
SYSTEM SHALL BE INSTALLED TO PRECLUDE BACKFLOW OF A SOLID, LIQUID, OR GAS
CONTAMINANT INTO THE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM AT EACH POINT OF USE AT THE [PUBLIC
LODGING ESTABLISHMENT], INCLUDING ON A HOSE BIBB IF A HOSE IS ATTACHED OR ON A HOSE
BIBB IF A HOSE [S NOT ATTACHED AND BACKFLOW PREVENTION IS REQUIRED BY LAW, BY: (A)
PROVIDING AN AIR GAP AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 5-202.13; OR (B) INSTALLING AN APPROVED
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 5-202. 14.
THERE WAS NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE HOSE BIBB.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
Case Number: 2004045737 Page 2
License Type: 2004 ROOMING HOUSE
License Number: 5900756
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
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DBPR Form HR 5022-005 ida. Revised 2000 August 10
STATE OF FLORIDA Page 1 of 8
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
LODGING INSPECTION REPORT
LEGAL NOTICE
OPED
Fallure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may resuit In suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
7/20/04 8:59:54 AM
Inspection Date and Time
WORLEY CLAYTON
Owner Name
SANTA LUCIA LAKE MOTEL
Complaint Full TRM5$00756 TRMH
Inspection Reason License NundlS KAR -Q A TT: q q
WARNING:
Violations in the operation of your
tablishment m.
Business Name
20
Number of Units
00724 MINNESOTA AVE
Inspection Result
08/20/2004 08:00 AM
4848 &
Area Code/Tele : rf Fats RATIVE
HEARINGS
01-APR-05
Callback Date/Time
License Expiration
ST CLOUD FL 347693204
Address / City / State / Zip / ete.
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Item 01: Fire Extinguishers
A Class ABC type Fire Extinguisher, found in/at
hallway has a certification date of 11/03
item 03: Sprinklers and Standpipe
item_04: Alarm Systems
Item 12: Balcony Certification
fire alarm tag
12/03
date Certification Date
NOTE: Items marked above with an asterisk (*) Indicate a violation
Inspector's Comments
Complaint 2004037329 and 2004037614
Fualty electrical wires
no fire alarm
torn tiles
is per complaint
| acknowledge receipt of this inspection form and comments.
8-9 TSP
07/20/04 10:15 AM
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Date/Time
Signature of Recipient
Inspector Signature
Recipient: John J Towey For further information please contact:
Title pic Edwin G WEIMER .
State Inspector 400 W Robinson N 802 Orlando 3280?
Phone: 407 89 2 4848 850-487-1395
STATUS SAFETY STATUS SAFETY
No [tor Fire extinguisher/standpipe systems [Yes : maintained
“02 Fire Hazards No 13 Building repair
Yes *03 Sprinkler system Yes "14 Proper locking devices _
Yes STATUS SANITATION
Yes *05 Smoke detectors; hearing impaired No 15 Bathrooms; public; guest; supplies __|
No *06 Exits; obstructions, exit signs, emergency lights _ Yes 16 Water source safe; hot/cold provided
*07 Electrical Deficiencies Yes 17 Bedding: bed linens, towels I
08 Boiler, boiler room Yes 18 Household furnishings
09 Lighting; public, guest rooms 19 Plumbing it
“10 Adequate heating 20 Ventilation _ i
21 Toxics; storage, use
Violations marked with an asterisk are critical violations. Items marked YES are in compliance. !tems Marked NO are violations. Specific details of
violation are listed on subsequent pages. Items marked N/A are Not Applicable. Items Marked as N/O are Not Observed, and were not being conducted
DBPR FORM HR 5022-014
Page 2 of 8
STATE OF FLORIDA License Number
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION TRMH = TRM5900756
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURAIFSY T usiness Name
HIBI Bears LUCIA LAKE MOTEL
LODGING INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date
LEGAL NOTICE 7/20/04 8:59:54 AM
Failure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
L_STATUS SANITATION STATUS CONSUMER PROTECTION
Yes *22 Ice protection 34 Licensee; criminal conduct
Yes *23 Glassware; tableware; utensils sanitized 35 Fiorida Ciean indoor Air Act
Yes *24 Vermin control 36 Telephone surcharge posted
No 25 Premises maintained 37, Guest Regiser —
Yes 26 Garbage and refuse disposal STATUS GENERAL
Yes *27 Sewage and waste water disposal Yes *38 Current license, displayed, available upon request
STATUS CONSUMER PROTECTION Yes 39 Housekeeping _|
Yes hoe Advertisement 40 Other conditions, safe, sanitary
Yes 29 Guest property; liability, notified 41 Posting operator service information
Yes 30 Room rate schedule 42 Blocking operator access |
Yes 31 Room rates posted 43 Copy of Ch. 509, FS: available
Yes 32 Security deposit STATUS INFORMATION
Yes *33 Unethical business practice; overbooking “ee Information provided
Violations marked with an asterisk are critical violations. Items marked YES are in compliance. Items Marked NO are violations. Specific details of
violation are listed on subsequent pages. Items marked N/A are Not Applicable. Iterns Marked as N/O are Not Observed, and were noi being conducted
Warning(s):
01-07 - Observed a fire extinguisher not mounted at the correct height.on the floor as a door stop at the southern exit
01-03 - Observed an insufficient number of fire extinguishers provided. the fire extinguisher at the manager door is missing
06-04 - Observed an exit sign that is not illuminated/not functioning when tested. at room 4
06-20 - Observed an emergency light in disrepair.the emergency light at 6b has been removed
REFERENCE TEXT: 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.
07-01 - Observed spliced wire(s).the emergency light power wires at 6b are bare , not covere
13-01 - Observed rotted wood.observed on the back facia
13-01 - Observed a door in disrepair.heavily damage back storage room door observed
43-01 - Observed a door in disrepair.rooted wood at 1a Repeat Violation.
13-01 - Observed a broken window. on Franks room
15-10 - Observed one public bathroom provided for male and female to share for guests that do not have a private or connecting bathroom.the # 2
womens restroom is screwed shut
15-08 - Observed a solid front toilet seat in a connecting bathroom.
15-06 - Observed a bathroom fixture(s) that is not cleanable.the toilet seat in # 1 is in disrepair
49-08 - Observed no backflow preventer on a hose bibb at 2c or at ary hose and bibb connection on site
DBPR FORM HR 5022-014
Page 3 of 8
License Number
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION TRMH = -TRMS900756
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Business Name
SANTA LUCIA LAKE MOTEL
LODGING INSPECTION reront PX HIBIT B Inspection Date
7120104 8:59:54 AM
LEGAL NOTICE
Failure to comply with this Notice may Initiate an administrative compiaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
25-02 - Observed discarded equipment stored outside the building.furniture at the back of the property
25-01 - Observed an overgrown rubber tree up against the building . must be cut back
43-01 - Observed a copy of Chapter 509, F.S. not available.
43-01 - Observed a copy of Chapter 509, F.S. not available to the public upon request.
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DBPR HR-7003 — Division of Hotels and Restaurants Consumer Complaint Form EXHIBIT B
STATE OF FLORIDA eit EN
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL 95-04776135452565
REGULATION 7/16/2004 1:54:52 PM
1940 North Monroe Street 7005 MAR -U A if"ay
Tallahassee, FL 32399-0183
if you have any questions or need assistance in completing this application, please contact the i Nf
of Business and Professional Regulation or your local district office. A District Office Adare’ §) tSABA VE
information Sheet can be found on H&R's page of the DBPR web site at www.MyFlorida.com HEARINGS
SECTION 1 - ESTABLISHMENT INFORMATION
License Type: O Food Service © Lodging Oeclevat O Registered Elevator Company © Elevator Inspector
Name Santa Lucia Lake Motel |
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Address 724 Minnesota Avenue
City County State Zip Code
Saint Cloud Osceola (59) FL 34769
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Business Phone: 407-892-8865 "| License Number: 37 ~O “7 ¢ 5
: SECTION 2 COMPLAINANT INFORMATION
Last Name First Middle Title Suffix
Holliday Melissa Code Enforce
Organization Name (if representing an organization, please provide the name of the organization)
City of St. Cloud Code Enforcement Officer
Street Address or P.O, Box 4700 Neptune Road
City
Saint Cloud
Zip Code (+4 optional)
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Primary E-Mail Address mholliday@stcloud.org
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EXHisIT B
95-04716135452565
7116/2004 1:54:52 PM
SEGTION 3. DETAILS OF THE COMPLAINT
There are numerous violations at this location from electrical wiring being taped together, expired fire extinguishers, no
flooring on floors, toilet seats made out of vinyl and foam and the vinyl is almost gone, bathrooms not cleaned, doors
rotted falling off hinges, no smoke alarms, etc. Someone needs to check on this right away..
Docket for Case No: 05-000818
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 10, 2005 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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May 09, 2005 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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May 03, 2005 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for May 13, 2005; 10:00 a.m.; St. Cloud, FL).
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Apr. 29, 2005 |
Notice of Appearance (filed by R. Colvin, Esquire).
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Apr. 29, 2005 |
Motion to Continue Hearing filed.
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Apr. 01, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Exhibit List filed.
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Apr. 01, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Witness List filed.
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Mar. 22, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 22, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for May 3, 2005; 10:00 a.m.; St. Cloud, FL).
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Mar. 08, 2005 |
Response to Initial Order (filed by Petitioner).
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Mar. 04, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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Mar. 04, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Mar. 04, 2005 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Mar. 04, 2005 |
Agency referral filed.
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