Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: LOUIS BEHOFSITS, D/B/A WINE CELLAR RESTAURANT
Judges: LINDA M. RIGOT
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Filed: Jan. 26, 2000
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Tuesday, May 23, 2000.
Latest Update: Jan. 07, 2025
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STATE OF FLORIDA FILE
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULA TION
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Department of Business and Professional Regulation,
Division of Hotels and Restaurants, DIVIS so!
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Petitioner, cette peep ec EAR
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, Case Number: 2-99-66
License Number: 16-11429- a
LOUIS BEHOFSITS / 4
d/b/a WINE CELLAR RESTAURANT O67
Respondent.
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COMES NOW, the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, Division
of Hotels and Restaurants (hereinafter referred to as "Division") files this administrative
complaint against LOUIS BEHOFSITS (hereinafter referred to as “Respondent'). The
Division seeks to impose disciplinary action upon the Respondent and alleges:
1. The Division has jurisdiction over the subject matter of, and the parties to,
this proceeding pursuant to Chapter 509, Florida Statutes.
2. At all times relevant to the facts alleged in.this administrative complaint, _
Respondent held a license number: 16-11429-R for the operation of a public food service
establishment. Respondent's last known address of record is 199 E. OAKLAND PARK
__BLVD., OAKLAND PARK, FL 33334-1153.
3. Petitioner seeks to revoke; suspend; impose administrative fines; impose a
civil penalty; require corrective action, and additional or other penalties as may be provided
for by law or rule, or any combination thereof.
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violation page which is incorporated by reference in this administrative complaint as if fully aes
and completely restated herein, item 1.
WHEREFORE, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants hereby charges the
Respondent with the above counts and notices its intention to seek imposition of an
appropriate penalty of revocation; suspension; administrative fines; civivadministrative
penalty; corrective action, additional or other penalties as may be provided for by law or
rule, or any combination thereof,
Cheryl Bie
District Administrator. -
SIGNED February 25, 1
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CONTROL #: 16-11429-R
S CASE #: 02-99-066
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It is alleged that on January 15, 1999 the licensee was in violation of Florida Statute 509 and/or the Rules
of the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, Florida Administrative Code, in the following particulars: ~
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*03d-1 3-501.14 (A) FC Cooked POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD shall be cooled: _.
(1) Within 2 hours, from 60°C (140°F) to 21°C (70°F); and
(2) Within 4 hours, from 24°C (70°F) to 5°C (41°F) or less, or rto
7°C (45°F) as specified under {] 3-501. 16(C). ;
OBSERVED PANS OF COOKED FOODS STANDING AT
; RATURE ¢ ON | PREPARATI C
(SHRIMP SAUCE AND COOKED RICE).
08a-18 3-305.11 FC FOOD Storage.
(A) Except as specified in {{{] (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD
shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD:
(1) In a clean, dry location;
(2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other
contamination; and
(3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor.
(B) FOOD in PACKAGES and working containers may be stored
less than 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor on case lot handling ©
EQUIPMENT as specified under § 4- 204.122.
(C) Pressurized BEVERAGE containers, cased FOOD in
waterproof containers such as bottles or cans, and milk
containers in plastic crates may be stored on a floor that is clean
and not exposed to floor moisture. ~~
OBSERVED CONTAINER OF RIBS UNCOVERED IN WALKIN
REFRIGERATOR.
08c-1 3.302.11(A)(4) FC (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by:
(4)... storing the FOOD in PACKAGES, covered containers, or
wrappings;
OBSERVED A BAG OF BREAD LAYING ON A BAG OF RAW
PORK IN PUFFER HUBBARD TWO-DOOR REACH-IN
REFRIGERATOR.
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* CRITICAL VIOLATION
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CONTROL #: 16-11429-R ©
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Installation; Service
(1) All pre-engineered systems are to be inspected in
accordance with the standards Adopted i in 4A-21-302
(2) Whenever a pre-engineered system is installed, inspected,
repaired, maintained or otherwise serviced, the permittee
shall complete an inspection report containing, at a minimum, :
the information in paragraphs (a) through ( ), in this. ;
subsection. One copy shall be signed by and delivered to the
owner, or the representative of the owner, or the facility in +
which the system was installed. The other c
retained in the fire equipment dealer's file:
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February 25, 1999
LOUIS BEHOFSITS
WINE CELLAR RESTAURANT
199 E, OAKLAND PARK BLVD.
License Number: 16-114) :
Case Number: 2-99- -66 ~ ;
Dear Sir or Madam: ©”
The Division of Hotels and Restaurants has filed the enclosed Administrative Complaint against you. You
may wish to settle this administrative action to avoid costly litigation with the division. If you decide to
settle, within 21 days from the date you received this letter, you must sign and return the enclosed
Stipulation and Consent Order to the address below. For purposes of settlement only, a reduced fine
has been calculated and offered in the amount of $600.00, which covers the reduced fine, the amount
of your outstanding license fee(s), delinquent fee(s) and service fee(s). After you have signed and returned
the enclosed stipulation, the stipulation will then be forwarded to the Division Director for final approval
and acceptance. After the Stipulation and Consent Order has been approved by the Division Director and
clerked by the Agency Clerk, a copy of the stipulation will be mailed to you and your fine payment will be
due within 30 days of the“agency clerk date appearing on the front of the Stipulation. and Consent Order.
As part of the stipulated order, you must attend a HEP class within 60 days of this clerked date.
Please call 1-800-704-1076 to schedule a time and place to receive the required training. When
you report to the training class, please have your instructor sign this letter as designated at the
bottom and return the signed form to the address below in order to get credit for your class
attendance. Please be sure to retain a copy for your records.
However, if you do not settle these charges within the time specified in this letter or if you desire 4 hearing
in these proceedings, you must request a hearing within the time specified in the Administrative Complaint.
Otherwise, a default final order will be issued by the division and you may be subject to a $1000 fine for
each offense and for each day you operated in violation of Chapter 509, Florida Statutes, and the - :
Administrative Rules promulgated thereunder. .
If you have any questions regarding this complaint or the offered settlement, please contact this office at the
address and telephone number below.
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FRED F LOTY, SETTLEMENT OFFICER
TEL #: (954) 958-5524
FAX #: (954)958-5563
HELP, Instructor Signature: Date:
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Suite 600 ¢ 1700 NW 64 Street e Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 33309-1801
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MEDIATION
Section 120.573 Mediation Disclosure: This is an action that may affect your substantial
interests. Mediation of this administrative dispute is not available. However, you may
request a hearing on the charges, pursuant to chapter 120, FS, and as further detailed in
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Pursuant to the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, any person requiring ~~
special accommodation to participate in this proceeding is asked to advise the agency at
least forty-eight (48) hours before the proceeding or hearing by contacting the Office of |
Enforcement, 1940, North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1012, or telephone
number 850/488-9263. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the agency
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by calling 1 (800) 955-8771 (TDD)
CHAPTER 120
Pursuant to Chapter 120, Florida Statutes, you have the right to a hearing, either: 1) a
hearing involving disputed issues of material fact before the Division of Administrative
Hearings (formal hearing), or 2) a hearing not involving disputed issues of material fact
before the Division (informal proceeding). All hearings are conducted in English.
If you wish to have either a formal hearing or an informal proceeding, you must ask for it
in writing within 21 days following receipt of this Administrative Complaint. You may use
the Request for Hearing form that accompanies this complaint. If your request for a formal
hearing, an informal proceeding or the settlement stipulation is not received by the Division
with a postmark no later than 21 days following receipt of this complaint, your right to a
formal hearing or informal proceeding is waived. The Division will then enter a final order
of default against you. The final order of default could require you to cease and desist from
activities found to be unlawful, suspend or revoke your license or permit, impose |. .
civil/administrative penalties and/or require such other relief as may be authorized by law.
If the Division does not accept the settlement offer, and it was filed within 21 days of
receipt of this complaint, it will be considered a timely request for an administrative hearing.
:. The written request must be filed with Yeteva Hightower, State Enforcement Administrator,
DBPR, 1940 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1012. The written request must
contain the following information:
The name and address of the party making the request. :
A statement that the party is making a request for either a formal hearing or
an informal proceeding. .
A reference to the Administrative Complaint that the party has received.
A statement setting forth all issues of material fact that are disputed, if any.
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Specifically, you must identify each material fact in the Administrative Complaint that you
dispute and state any factual grounds upon which you base your dispute.” bas
If there is a formal hearing, you have the right to appear in your own behalf, be represented
by your attorney, bring witnesses and evidence, cross-examine any witnesses produced
against you by the state, and have subpoenas and subpoena duces tecum issued on your
behalf. If you have requested and are entitled to a formal hearing, you will be notified of
the time, place, and date of the hearing. You may file exceptions to a recommended order
issued by the administrative law judge. — : ; ; :
If there is an informal proceeding, you have the right to provide the Division with any written
documentation or legal arguments that you wish the Division to consider in mitigation of the
charges contained in this Administrative Complaint. You will be entitled to present written
or oral-evidence in accordance with section 120.57(2), Florida Statutes. In ag.informal
proceeding the facts as alleged in the Administrative Complaint are deemed admitted, and
evidence in mitigation of the facts may be presented at the informal proceeding. If there
is an informal proceeding, you will be notified as to the time period within which to submit
written documentation or legal argument that you wish the Division to consider in mitigation —
of the charges in this Administrative Complaint.
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, Louis Behofsits
: The Wine Cellar Restaurant
.199 E. Oakland Park Blvd.
, Oakland Park, FL 33334-1153
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PS Form 3811, Degémber 1994
Docket for Case No: 00-000437
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
May 23, 2000 |
Order Closing File sent out. CASE CLOSED.
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May 19, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Notice of Voluntary Dismissal (filed via facsimile).
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May 04, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Motion for Continuance filed.
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Feb. 17, 2000 |
Order of Pre-Hearing Instructions sent out.
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Feb. 17, 2000 |
Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for June 16, 2000; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Lauderdale, FL)
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Feb. 14, 2000 |
(Petitioner) Response to Initial Order filed.
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Jan. 31, 2000 |
Initial Order issued. |
Jan. 27, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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Jan. 26, 2000 |
Request for Hearing filed.
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Jan. 26, 2000 |
Agency Referral Letter filed.
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Jan. 26, 2000 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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