Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: OCEAN BREEZE
Judges: DANIEL M. KILBRIDE
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Indialantic, Florida
Filed: Oct. 12, 2005
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, October 19, 2005.
Latest Update: May 16, 2025
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License No. 1505390
OCEAN BREEZE License Type 2010 Permanent Food Service
Respondent. Case No, 2004055417
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (‘Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against OCEAN BREEZE, (“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 1.5 AVE,
INDIALANTIC, FLORIDA 32903.The mailing address of record is OCEAN BREEZE, at 15 AVE,
INDIALANTIC, FLORIDA 32903.
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 viotation(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 November 16, 2004 ( .
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
Case Number: 2004055417 Form revised 10/25/04
License Type: 2010 Permanent Food Service District Number: 04
License Number: 1505390 OCEAN BREEZE
License Number: 1505390
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2004055417
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.
ltis alleged that on August 24, 2004 and October 18, 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) fe for the above referenced inspection(s) are attached hereto and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit B.
* 4.354-02 6-501.112FC REMOVING DEAD OR TRAPPED BIRDS, INSECTS, RODENTS, AND
OTHER PESTS. DEAD OR TRAPPED BIRDS, INSECTS, RODENTS, AND OTHER PESTS SHALL BE
REMOVED FROM CONTROL DEVICES AND THE PREMISES AT A FREQUENCY THAT PREVENTS
THEIR ACCUMULATION, DECOMPOSITION, OR THE ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
OBSERVED DEAD BUGS IN THE LIGHT SHIELDS.
* 2.28-05 5-403.12FC OTHER LIQUID WASTES AND RAINWATER. CONDENSATE DRAINAGE AND
OTHER NONSEWAGE LIQUIDS AND RAINWATER SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE
TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
THE LIQUID WASTE FROM THE SNOW CONE UNIT WAS DRAINING INTO THE THREE-COMPARTMENT
SINK.
3, 29-05 5-205.15FC SYSTEM MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR. A PLUMBING SYSTEM SHALL BE:
(A) REPAIRED ACCORDING TO LAW; AND (B) MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR.
THERE WAS A LEAKING PIPE AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK.
4, 15-22 NFPA 96, 3-2.3 FILTERS SHALL BE TIGHTFITTING AND FIRMLY HELD IN PLACE. |
THE HOOD PANELS WERE NOT TIGHT FITTING.
* §, 45-17 “NPFA 96, 8-2 INSPECTION. AN INSPECTION AND SERVICING OF THE FIRE-
EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM AND LISTED EXHAUST HOODS CONTAINING A CONSTANT OR FIRE-
ACTUATED WATER SYSTEM SHALL BE MADE AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS BY PROPERLY TRAINED
AND QUALIFIED PERSONS.
THE FIRE SUPPRESSION SYSTEM DID NOT HAVE A CURRENT INSPECTION.
6. 51-02 61C-1.004(9)(D}) FAC CARBON DIOXIDE AND HELIUM TANKS SHALL BE ADEQUATELY
SECURED SO AS TO PRECLUDE ANY DANGER TO SAFETY.
THE CO2 TANKS WERE NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
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License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
License Number: 1505390
* 7,35B-03 6202.15FC OUTER OPENINGS, PROTECTED. (A) EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN
PARAGRAPHS (B), (C), AND (E) AND UNDER PARAGRAPH (D) OF THIS SECTION, OUTER OPENINGS
OF A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND
RODENTS BY: (1) FILLING OR CLOSING HOLES AND OTHER GAPS ALONG FLOORS, WALLS AND
CEILINGS; (2) CLOSED, TIGHT-FITTING WINDOWS; AND (3) SOLID SELF-CLOSING, TIGHT-FITTING
DOORS. (B) PARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IF A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
OPENS INTO A LARGER STRUCTURE, SUGH AS A MALL, AIRPORT, OR OFFICE BUILDING, OR INTO
AN ATTACHED STRUCTURE, SUCH AS A PORCH, AND THE OUTER OPENINGS FROM THE LARGER
OR ATTACHED STRUCTURE ARE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF INSECTS AND RODENTS.
(C) EXTERIOR DOORS USED AS EXITS NEED NOT BE SELF-CLOSING IF THEY ARE: (1) SOLID AND
TIGHT-FITTING; (2) DESIGNATED FOR USE ONLY WHEN AN EMERGENCY EXISTS, BY THE FIRE
PROTECTION AUTHORITY THAT HAS JURISDICTION OVER THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT; AND (3)
RESTRICTED SO THEY ARE NOT USED FOR ENTRANGE OR EXIT FROM THE BUILDING FOR
PURPOSES OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED EMERGENCY EXIT USE. (D) EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN
PARAGRAPHS (B) AND (E) OF THIS SECTION, IF THE. WINDOWS OR DOORS OF A FOOD:
ESTABLISHMENT, OR OF A LARGER STRUCTURE WITHIN WHICH A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT IS
LOCATED, ARE KEPT OPEN FOR VENTILATION OR OTHER PURPOSES OR A TEMPORARY FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT IS NOT PROVIDED WITH WINDOWS AND DOORS AS SPECIFIED UNDER
PARAGRAPH (A) OF THIS SECTION, THE OPENINGS SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF
INSECTS AND RODENTS BY: (1) ...(16 MESH TO 1 INCH) SCREENS; (2) PROPERLY DESIGNED AND
INSTALLED AIR CURTAINS; OR (3) OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS. (E) PARAGRAPH (D) OF THIS
SECTION DOES NOT APPLY IF FLYING INSECTS AND OTHER PESTS ARE ABSENT DUE TO THE
LOCATION OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, THE WEATHER, OR OTHER LIMITING CONDITION.
THERE WAS A LARGE HOLE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
* 8.47-01 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. NO
EXTENSION CORDS SHALL BE USED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING, MAINTENANCE AND OTHER
TEMPORARY ACTIVITIES. ONLY A WALL SWITCH OR APPROVED PULL CORD SHALL BE PERMITTED
IN BATHROOMS. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF NFPA 70, THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, AS ADOPTED BY THE DIVISION OF STATE FIRE MARSHAL IN CHAPTER 4A-3, FAC, UNIFORM
FIRE SAFETY RULES AND STANDARDS, SUFFICIENT ELECTRICAL OUTLETS SHALL BE PROVIDED.
AN EXTENSION CORD WAS IN USE FOR THE TELEVISION.
9. 37-14 NFPA 96, 8-3.1 HOODS, GREASE REMOVAL DEVICES, FANS, DUCTS AND OTHER
APPURTENANCES SHALL BE CLEANED TO BARE METAL AT FREQUENT INTERVALS PRIOR TO
SURFACES BECOMING HEAVILY CONTAMINATED WITH GREASE OR OILY SLUDGE, AFTER THE
EXHAUST SYSTEM IN CLEANED TO BARE METAL, IT SHALL NOT BE COATED WITH POWDER OR
OTHER SUBSTANCE, THE ENTIRE EXHAUST SYSTEM SHALL BE INSPECTED BY A PROPERLY
TRAINED, QUALIFIED, AND CERTIFIED COMPANY OR, PERSON(S) ACCEPTABLE TO THE AUTHORITY
HAVING JURISDICTION IN ACCORDANCE WITH TABLE 8-3.1.
THE HOOD HAD AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE.
*40, 46-11.3 61C-1.004(10) FAC EXITS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH APPROVED SLLUMINATED
EXIT SIGNS.
THE EXIT LIGHTS ON THE PORCH WERE NOT PROPERLY ILLUMINATED.
* denotes critical violation Exhibit A
Case Number. 2004055417 Page 2
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
License Number: 1505390
Docket for Case No: 05-003773