Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: CORAL BRIDGE SUITES
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Fort Myers, Florida
Filed: Aug. 09, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, September 16, 2005.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 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,
License No, 4604996
CORAL BRIDGE SUITES License Type 2001 Hotel
Respondent. Case No, 2005023570
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, ("Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against CORAL BRIDGE SUITES,
(‘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
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 Prograrn;
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 April 27, 2005
Mam Liar
Gary Tilman, District Manager
By delegation of the Director, or designee
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Department of Business & Professiona| Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT:
Charles F, Tunnicliff, Lead Attorney
Florida Bar No, 0153831
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1840 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
BY CERTIFIED U.S, MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: 7160 3907 9848 5781 385'
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foragoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this day of , 2005,
Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Form revised 04.10.08
District Number: 07
CORAL BRIDGE SUITES
Case Number: 2005023570
License Type: 2007 Hotel
License Number; 4604996
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License Number: 4604996
License Type: 2001 HOTEL
Case Number: 2005023570
Exhibit A
“FC” as cited herein references specific provisions of the Food Code, Recommendations of the United States
Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, incorporated by Chapter 61C, Florida Administrative
Cade. “NFPA” as cited herein references specific provisions of the National Fire Protection Association Life
Safety Code, incorporated by reference at Chapter 44-3, “Fira Prevention, General Provisions", Florida
Administrative Code, and 61-4 .004(5), Florida Administrative Code.
itis alleged that on MARCH 10, 2005 (MARCH 25, 2005 AND APRIL 11, 2005 the licensee was in violation of
Florida Statute 509(F8) and/or the Rules of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative
Code (FAC), in the following particulars, Copy(s) of the repori(s) for the above referenced inspection(s) are
attached hereto and incorporated by reference as Exhibit B,
* 1, 03-03 NFPA 25, 2-1 THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROUTINE INSPECTION, TESTING,
AND MAINTENANCE FOR SPRINKLER SYSTEMS {IS FOUND] IN TABLE 2-1. NFPA 25, 5-3.3.1 AN
ANNUAL TEST OF EACH PUMP ASSEMBLY SHALL BE CONDUCTED UNDER MINIMUM, RATED, AND
PEAK FLOWS OF THE FIRE PUMP BY CONTROLLING THE QUANTITY OF WATER DISCHARGED
THROUGH APPROVED TEST DEVICES,
OBSERVED EXPIRED ANNUAL FIRE PUMP INSPECTION TAG INDICATES CERTIFIGATION DATE OF
2/5/2004.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
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License Type: 2001 HOTEL
License Number: 4604998
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
www, myflorida .com/dbpr
CALLBACK INSFECTION REPORT
LEGAL NOTICE
Failure to comply with this Notlea may initiate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revacation of your license and fines,
4/11/08 12:43:01 PM
Callback Inspection Date and Tima
V-BILP
Owner Name
CORAL BRIDGE SUITES
Ausiness Name
70
Number of Units
09200 COLLEGE PKWY
Warning HOT4604996 HOTEL
Inspactian Reason License Number
4546363
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
recommended,
Area Gode/Telephone Number
Inspection Result
03/25/2008
Initial Warming Date
FT MYERS FL 33949
Requested Callback Date/Time
Address / City / State / Zip /ete.
Comments
idlation: 02-03.
(The following hem(s} have been recommended for Adminisirativa Complaint:
observed an expired fire sprinklar Inspactian reporvtag, annual pump
HSS on 414/05 call back Inspection In fire PUMP has yet to be done,
Inspectlon, This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/05. In progress - have been called comply by
Para Cots 1
Lach Eilat
4/11/05
Date Signature of Recipient Inspector Signature
Recipient: Paula Castilio For further information pleass contact:
Tith Kimberly Torbert, S And & Spee
tte employee 4100 Center Point Dr 104 Fort Myers, FL $3916
Phone: 2394546363 850-487-1395
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CALLBACK INSPECTION REPORT
LEGAL NOTICE
Fallure to comply with this Notice may Initlate an administrative complaint that may result in suspension or revecation oF your Ileense and fines.
3/25/05 12:16:42 PM Warning HOT4604996 HOTL
Callback Inspection Date and Time Inspection Reason License Number
V-BILLP Time Extended 4546368
Owner Name Area Code/Telephone Number
CORAL BRIDGE SUITES
Business Name Inspection Result
fis 04/05/2005 08:00 AM oa/10/2005
Number of Unite Requested Catlhaek Date/Time Initial] Waming Date
09200 COLLEGE PKWY ET MYERS FL 33919
Address / City / State / Zip / ete.
Comments
[The following ttam(s) have been sitbmiltted fora Time Extension:
folation: 03-03
Pbserved an expla fire sprinkler Inspection Taportteg, annual pump inspection. This violation must bs corrected by | 3/25/05. In progres - have been called campy by
HaOS
The following Iteti{s) are In compltance:
folation: 02-02
Bde, Caer E> Korboridy $e rah
3/20/05
Data Signature of Recipient Inspector Signature
Raciplent: Pauia Castillo Far further Information please contact:
Thi Kimberly Torbert, 5 And & Spac
Ne employee 4100 Center Point Dr 104 Fort Myers, FL 33916
Phone: 2394546363 850-407-1395
OBPR Form HR 5022-005
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STATE OF FLORIDA Lleensa Number
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION HOTL — HOTAéo4g96
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Business Nama
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Failure to comply with this Notice may Initiata an administrate complalnt that may fasuit in suspension or revocation of your Heanse and fines.
Observed a build up af lint In the launetty room.
Miolation: 04-10
bbservad ihe fre alarm penel wih ao expired inspection (ao, This viotetion must be corrected by : 3/25/05, tagged 3/18/2005
lotation: 12-06
ielation: 17-03
bserved & matteds pad that doéa not cover the antire slapping area of the mattress. Ril 525,218 please check throughout hotel’ +
i 25.01
Roservad trash/debsls on the ground ardund dumpster
folation: 25-02
Observed # dlecerded! mattrakses auisida the bullding. by durapster
lotatlon: 2-01
observed open dumpster td,
iolatlon: 38-02
(beerved the estabiishment operating with an expired Ilnange, Need te bay $340 [6230 renawal+ $100 late foal]
Payment meda online 3/17/05
Pbserved no balcony certificate avellabla. This violation must be Corrected by : 3/25/03, just need to fax 10 district offica so they can date stamp the copy,
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LODGING INSPECTION REFORT
Failure to comply with this Notlea may Initlate an administrative complaint that may reeutt in suSpehston or revocation of your llcense and fines,
3/10/05 2:58:32 PM Routine et
HOTL
Inspection Date and Time
V-BILP
Owner Name
CORAL BRIDGE SUITES
Area Cacde/Talephons Number
Business Name 4
79
inspection Result
03/25/2005 08:00 AM
12/1/04
Number of Units
9200 COLLEGE PKWY
Callback Date/Time
Lieense Expiration
FORT MYERS FL 33919
Address / City / State / Zip / ete,
Item 01: Fire Extinguishers
| tern 03: Sprinklers andl Standpipe Titem 04: Alarm Systama
tar 12; Balgony Certification
A Class ABC type Pita Extinguisher, founct in/at
hallway hea @ éortiication date of 11/04 fret
floor
AClinag ABC type Fla Extinquither, found infat
taundry has n certification date of 11/04
*Cartification Date: 2/5/2004
This is for annual inspection of
pump,
*Certification Date: 2/2004
*Certiffeation Date: not avaliable
NOTE: Items marked above with an asteriek (*) indicate a viciation
Inspector's Comments
lot water heaters are used, $0 no bollar certification to rapart.
lotice to guests in closet containg information concerning telaphone surcharges and other faes.
Ir conditianing filters aré routinely maintained,
T acknowledge receipt of this Inspection form and comments,
phn er
3/10/05
Kiimbrendy Ge hat”
Date Signature of Resiplent
Inspector Signature
Fer further information please contact:
Reciplent: Terry Kester
Title management - ZOD Corer Pa a ether, FL 33916
Phone: 2394545363 850-487-1305
STATUS SAFETY STATUS SAFETY
Yes “01 Fire extinguisher/standpipe systems Ne 12 Baleony, railing safety; maintained
No 02 Fire Hazards Yes 13 Building repatr
No 03 Sprinkler system ‘yas "14 Proper lacking davieas
No *04 Smoke detect re alarm systems: STATUS SANITATION
Yes P05 Smoke detectors: hearing impalred pees 15 Bathrooms: public: quest; supplies
[Yes POG Exits: obstructions, axit signs, emergency lights Yes P18 Water source safe: hot/cold provided
Yes *07 Blectreat Deficiencies No 17 Bedding: bed linens, towels
Yas *08 Boiler, boiler room Yes 18 Household furnishings
“es 1709 Lighting: public, quest rooms Yes 19 Plumbing .
‘es __|*10 Adequate heating Yes 20 Ventilation
Yes “11 Appliances properly Installed; maintained Yes “21 Toxles; storage, use __|
Violatlons marked with an asterisk are critical violations. tems marked YES are in compliance. tems Marked NO are violtions, Specific cetalis of violation are iste on
Subsaquant pagas. Items marked N/A arg Not Appilcable, lems Marked as N/O are Niet Observed, and were not deing conducted at the tine of Inspection.
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STATE OF FLORIDA Licanse Number
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION HOTL 4604996
DIV Hi
SION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Business Nama
www inyfarida.cam/dbpr CORAL BRIDGE SUITES
LODGING INSPECTION REPORT Inspection Date
LEGAL NOTICE 3/10/05 2:88:22 PM
Failure to comply with this Notice may Inttlate an adminiatrative complaint that may result In suspension or revocation of your Heensa and floes,
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STATUS SANITATION STATUS CONSUMER PROTECTION
Yes 122 Ice protection Seg Mid Licensee: criminal conduct
Yes 723 Glassware: tableware: utensils sanitized Nes 35 Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
Yes 24 Vermin contre Yes 36 Telephone surcharge posted
No 25 Pramises maintained Yes 37 Guest Register
No 26 Garbage and refuse disposal STATUS GENERAL
Yes "27 Sewage and waste water dispasal No P28 Current license, displayed, avaliable upon request
STATUS CONSUMER PROTECTION es 39 Hauisekeeping
Yes "2% Advertisement Yes 40 Other conditions, safe, sanitary
{Yas 29 Guest property: liability, notifled Nes 41 Posting oparater seryioe Information
lest pI ability. n sing © a |
Yes 30 Room rate schedule Yes 42 Blocking operator acaegs
Yes 31 Room rates posted Yes 43 Copy of Ch. 509, FS: avatlable
Yas 32 Security deposit STATUS INFORMATION
Yes _|*33 Unethical business practice; pyerbooking Yes 44 Hospitality Education Program Information provided
Violations marked with an asterisk are erica! violations. Items marked YES are [ft compliance. ltams Marked NO are vielailons. Specific datalle of violation are listed on
subsequent pages. Items wnarked NVA are Not Applicable. itams Marked as N/D ans Net Observed, and were hot balng congueted at tha time af; inspection.
Administrative Complaint(s):
38-02 - Observed the establishment operating with an expired licange, Nead to pay $330 [$230 renewal + $700 late fae]
Warning(3);
03-03 - Observed an expired fire sprinkler Inspection taparttag, annual pump inspection. This violation must ba corrected by : 3/25/05,
REFERENCE TEXT: NFPA 25, 2-1 The minimum requirements for the routine Inspection, tasting, and maintenance for sprinkler systems fis found) in
Table 2-1
04-10 - Observed the tire alarm panel with an expited inspection tag. This violation must be carrected by 3/25/05,
REFERENGE TEXT; NFPA 72 7-3.2 and TABLE 7-3.2 Testing shall be performed in accordance with the schedules In Chapter 7 or more often if
required by the authority having jurisdiction. lf automatic testing Is performed at least weekly by & remotely monitored fire alann contol unit specifically
listed for the application, the manual testing frequancy shall be permitted to be extended to annual. Table 7.3.2 shall apply, All components must be
tasted upon acceptance and at least annually.
12-06 « Observed no balcony certificate avaltable. This violation must be corrected by : 3/25/05.
REFERENCE TEXT; 61C-3.001(41)(a)FAC As provided In section 509.2112, FS, every public lodging astablishment which Is 4 or mare stories in
height, or which has a vertical distanca of 17 feet or more from the lowest grade leval ta any balcony must submit to the division a certificate stating that
any and all balconies, staitways, and rallways have been inspected by 2 person who, through aducatian and experlanca, is competent fo inspect
Tultl-story buildings and found by such person to bs safe, secure, and free of defects, The term "balcony" is defined as a landing or parch thatls
accessible to or used by the publle and shell Include those portions of a bullding which ara unenclosed, except by 4 railing, guardrail system, balustrade,
or parapet It shall algo include those portions af @ building which ara enclosed by screening, or other non-permanent building material.
Violation(s):
02-02 - Observed a build up of lint in the laundry room.
17-03 - Observed a mattress ped that does not cover tha entire slaeping area of the mattress, RM 525, 215 please check throughout hotel
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STATE OF FLORIDA License Number
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION HOTL = 4804096
DIVISION GF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS Business Name
www. myflarida.com/dbpr CORAL BRIDGE SUITES:
inspection Date
LODGING INSPECTION REPORT 3/10/05 2:58:39 PM
LEGAL NOTICE
Failure ta comply with this Natice may initlate an administrative complaint that may result it suspension or revocation of your license and fines,
25-02 - Observed a discarded mattresses outside tha building. by dumpster
25-01 - Ohgerved trash/dabris on the ground around dumpster
26-01 - Observed open dumpster iid,
DBPR Form HR 5022-014.
Docket for Case No: 05-002861
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Sep. 16, 2005 |
Order Closing Files. CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 15, 2005 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Sep. 09, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Consolidated Exhibit List filed.
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Sep. 09, 2005 |
Petitioner`s Consolidated Witness List filed.
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Aug. 31, 2005 |
Order of Consolidation (consolidated cases are: 05-2861 and 05-2862).
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Aug. 31, 2005 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Aug. 31, 2005 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (video hearing set for September 20, 2005; 1:00 p.m.; Fort Myers and Tallahassee, FL).
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Aug. 15, 2005 |
Motion to Consolidate (with 05-2862) filed.
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Aug. 15, 2005 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Aug. 10, 2005 |
Initial Order.
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Aug. 09, 2005 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Aug. 09, 2005 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Aug. 09, 2005 |
Agency referral filed.
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