Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Respondent: LA CAFE
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: May 16, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, July 8, 2005.
Latest Update: Dec. 22, 2024
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Respondent. License Type 2010 Permanent Food Service
/ Case No. 2004046609
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (‘Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against LA CAFE, (“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 3405 W MARTIN
LUTHER KING JR. BLVD, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33607.The mailing address of recerd is LA CAFE, at 201
CIRCLE DR N, BLDG # 112 , PISCATAWAY, NEW JERSEY 08854.
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 22, 2004 ia
District Manager < -
By dele§ation of the Director, or desigfiee
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: 7160-3901-9848-5780-4923
| 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 7
Case Number: 2004046609 Form revised 9/8/04
License Type: 2010 Permanent Food Service District Number: 03
License Number: 3905018 LA CAFE
License Number: 3905018
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2004046609
Exhibit A
“EC" 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 Prevertion, General
Provisions”, Florida Administrative Code, and 61C-1.004(5), Florida Administrative Code.
It is alleged that on July 26, 2004, August 26, 2004 and September 16, 2004, the licensee was in violation of
Florida Statute 509(FS) and/or the Rules of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative
Cade (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.
* 4.31-10 5-204.11 & 6-401.10 FC HANDWASHING FACILITY. CONVENIENTLY LOCATED. A
HANDWASHING FACILITY SHALL BE LOCATED: (A) TO ALLOW CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES IN
FOOD PREPARATION, FOOD DISPENSING, AND WAREWASHING AREAS; AND (B) IN, OR
IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT TO, TOILET ROOMS.
MISSING HANDSINK IN FOOD PREPARATOIN AREA. FRONT AREA WHERE SANDWICHES AND PIZZA
ARE PREPARED.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
Case Number: 2004046609 Page 1
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
License Number: 3905018
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Page 1 of 8
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT
LEGAL NOTICE
Failure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
7/26/04 11:28:54 AM Routine 3905018 SEAT
inspection Date and Time inspection Reason License Number
LA FOOD SERVICE INC WARNING:
Owner Name Violations in the operation of your 3767
LA CAFE establishment must be corrected by: Area Code/Telephone Number
Business Name Inspection Result
30 08/26/2004 08:00 AM 02/010
Number of Units Callback Date/Time License Expiration
3405 W_MLK BLVD TAMPA FL. 33607
Address / City / State / Zip / etc.
Item 03: Food Temperatures Item 53a: Cert. Food Managers [tem 20: Warewashing Sanitization | Item 45: Fire Extinguishers and
Fire Suppression Systems Dates ___
Ham, prep area, 38 Degrees F. Manager Name: robert c hovis Certification Date: A Class BC type Fire Extinguisher, found in/at
Pasta salad, buffet, cold, 42 Degrees F. 02/26/03 Certified by: National Reg'stry of Food kitzhen has a certification date of 02/04 12
Roast beef, prep area, 40 Degraes F. Safety Professionals
Spaggetti Sauce, potentially hazardous, buffet,
hot holding, 174 Degvees F.
NOTE: Items marked above with an asterisk (*} indicate a violation
Inspector's Comments
Water Source: Municipal/Utility. Sewage: Municipal/Utility.
| acknowledge receipt of this inspection form and comments.
Aigo se LO.
07/26/04 12:32 PM
Date/Time Signature of Recipient __Inspector Signature
Recipient: robert c hovis For further information please contact:
7 F. Dennis Mirabetta
Title chef Senior Sanitation Safety Specialist 3725 W Grace S:reet Tampa, Fi
Phone; 878-3767 2804871385
STATUS SOURCE STATUS PHF TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Yes *O1a Approved source Yes *03b Hot food at proper temperature .
Yes *01b Wholesome, sound condition Yes “03c Foods properly cooked/reheated
Yes 02 Original container; property labeled, date marking Yes *03d Foods properly cooled
STATUS PHF TEMPERATURE CONTROL Yes *04 Facilities to maintain product temperature
Yes *03a Cold food at proper temperatures during storage, Yes 05 Thermometers provided and conspicuously placed i
display, service, transport, and cold holding Yes 06 Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
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. Items Marked as N/O are Not Observed, arid were nat being conducted
D&PR FORM HR 5022-014
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT
LEGAL NOTICE
Page 2 of 8
License Number
SEAT 3905018
Inspection Date
7/26/04 11:28:54 AM
Failure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
1, Wash 2. Rinse 3. Sanitize
No 17 Thermometers, gauges, test kits provided
Yes
STATUS
No
STATUS PHF TEMPERATURE CONTROL il STATUS | GARBAGE AND REFUSE DISPOSAL
Yes "07 Unwrapped or potentially hazardous food not re-served jYes 33 Containers covered, adequate number, ‘rsect and rodent
No *08a Food protection during storage, preparation, display, roof, emptied at proper intervals, clean
service, transportation Yes 134 Outside storage area clean, enclosure properly
Yes *08b Cross-contamination, equipment, personnel, storage constructed
Yes "08c Potential for cross-contamination; storage practices; STATUS INSECT AND RODENT CONTROL
damaged food segregated Yes (35a Presence of insects/rodents. Animals prohibited
Yes 109 Foods handled with minimum contact Yes °35b Outer openings protected from insects, rodent proof
Yes [10 In use food dispensing utensils property stored STATUS FLOORS. WALLS, CEILINGS
STATUS PERSONNEL Yes 36 Floors properly constructed, clean, drained, coved
Yes 11 Personnel with infections restricted Yes 37 Walls, ceilings, and attached equipment, constructed,
Yes “12a Hands washed and clean, good hygienic practices 1 clean
(observed), alternative operating plan Yes 38 Lighting provided as required. Fixtures shielded
Yes *12b Proper hygienic practices, eating/drinking/smoking Yes 39 Rooms and equipment - vented as required
(evidence) STATUS OTHER AREAS
Yes 13 Clean clothes, hair restraints Yes (40 Employee lockers provided and used, clean
STATUS FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS Yes “41a Toxic items properly stored
Yes 14 Food contact surfaces designed, constructed, Yes "41b Toxic items labeled and used properly
maintained, installed, located Yes 42 Premises maintained, free of litter, unnecessary articles. |
Yes 15 Non-food contact surfaces designed, constructed, Cleaning and maintenance equipment properly stored.
maintained, installed, focated Kitchen restricted to authorized personnel
Yes 16 Dishwashing facilities designed, constructed, operated Yes a3 Complete separation from tiving/sleeping area, laundry
44 Clean and soiled linen segregated and properly stored
SAFETY
"45 Fire extinguishers - proper and sufficient
Yes 18 Pre-flushed, scraped, soaked
Yes 19 Wash, rinse water clean, proper temperature Yes "46 Exiting system - adequate, good repair I
Yes *20a Sanitizing concentration No “47 Electrical wiring - adequate, good repair __|
Yes *20b Sanitizing temperature Yes “48 Gas appliances - properly installed, maintained
Yes 21 Wiping cloths clean, used properly, stored Yes “49 Flammable/combustitle materials - prope-ly stored
No 22 Food contact surfaces of equipment and utensils clean STATUS GENERAL .
Yes 23 Non-food contact surfaces clean No "50 Current license properly displayed
Yes 24 Storage/handling of clean equipment, utensils Yes 51 Other conditions sanitary and safe operation
STATUS SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES Yes "52 False/misleading statements published or advertised
Yes 25 Service items properly stored, handled, dispensed relating to food/beverage
Yes 26 Single service articles not re-used Yes "53a Food management cartification valid 4j
STATUS WATER AND SEWAGE/PLUMBING No “53b Employee training validation
Yes faz Water source safe, hot and cold under pressure Yes 54 Florida Clean Indoor Air Act _
Yes *28 Sewage and waste water disposed properiy Yes 55 Automatic Gratuity Notice _
Yes 29 Plumbing installed and maintained Yes |56 Copy of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes. available
Yes “30 Cross-connection, back siphonage, backflow STATUS | GENERAL
STATUS TOILET AND HANDWASHING FACILITIES Yes 57 Hospitality Education Program Information provided
No *31 Toilet and hendwashing facilities, number, convenient, |Yes [58 Smoke Free
designed, installed
(3? Restrooms with self-closing doors, fixtures operate
‘° vopery, facility clean, supplied with handsoap, disposable Total Number of COS Violations 9
towels or hand drying devices, tissue, covered waste Total Number of Repeat Violations: 0
Violations marked with an asterisk are critical violations. Items marked YES are in compliance. !tems Marked NO are violations. Specific details of
violation are Iisted on subsequent pages. Items marked N/A are Not Applicable. Items Marked as N/O are Not Observed, and were not being conducted
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STATE OF FLORIDA age 3 of 8
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION __ License Number
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS SEAT 3905018
Inspection Date
FOOD SERVICE INSPECTION REPORT 7/26/04 11:28:54 AM
LEGAL NOTICE
Failure to comply with this Notice may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revocation of your license and fines.
Warning(s):
34-10 - Observed missing hand sink in food preparation room or area. front area where sandwiches and pizza are prepared. This viciation must be corrected by : 08/26/94
45-04 - Observed no portable extinguisher with a 2A classification or equivalent for an ordinary hazard. This violation must be corrected by : 08/26/04.
45-23 - Observed the use af cooking equipment producing grease faden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. observed two small fryers on counter in
back kitchen must remove or provide hood system. This violation must be corrected by : 08/26/04.
50-02 - Observed Hotel and Restaurant license not properly displayed. This violation must be corrected by : 08/26/04.
53B-01 - Observed no proof of required employee training. This violation must be corrected by : 08/26/04
Violation(s):
08A-04 - Observed uncovered food. cooked pizza at front counter does not have protection from the public. no sneeze guard.
17-01 - Observed incorrect chemical test kit provided when using chemical sanitizer at three compartment sink. needs chlorine tesl strips.
22-02 - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
32-14 - Observed iack of handwashing cleanser at handwashing lavatory. back area
32-09 - Observed lack of proper hand drying provisions at hand wash sink. back area
47-01 - Observed extension cord in use for non-temporary period. mice cream freezer at front service area.
Docket for Case No: 05-001758
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jul. 08, 2005 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jul. 05, 2005 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Jun. 27, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Jun. 27, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for July 12, 2005; 9:00 a.m.; Tampa, FL).
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May 24, 2005 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Election of Rights filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Agency referral filed.
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May 16, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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