Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: MELONIE`S RESTAURANT
Judges: DANIEL MANRY
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Haines City, Florida
Filed: Feb. 07, 2007
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Wednesday, September 26, 2007.
Latest Update: Feb. 23, 2025
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, STATE OF FLORIDA ;
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION:2,
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS ae
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Petitioner,
vs.
MELONIE'S RESTAURANT License Tyee 2010
Respondent. Case No, 2006046682
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (‘Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against MELONIE'S RESTAURANT,
- (‘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 20.168 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 209 E MAIN ST,
DUNDEE, FLORIDA 338384218.The mailing address of record is MELONIE'S RESTAURANT, at PO
BOX 1431, DUNDEE, FLORIDA 338381431. :
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 ated thereto
Signed August 28, 2006
erez, District Manager
By delegation of the Director, or desi
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 ~ Certified Article Number
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1007 es .
7160 3801 9849 3032 £373
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
BY CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: SENDERS RECORD
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE AINT has been
hand served by me on this. day of 2006,
Received by:
Inspector’s Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Case Number: 2006046682 District Number: 03
License Number; 6302026 2010 , ___ Form revised 07.17.06
MELONIE’S RESTAURANT
Exhibit A
License Number: 6302026 :
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2006046682
“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
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.
“*" denotes a critical violation.
It is alleged that on June 8, 2006, July 18, 2006 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. 08A-28-1 3-305.11 FC:: FOOD STORAGE. (A) EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPHS (B) AND
(C) OF THIS SECTION, FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY STORING THE
FOOD: (1) INA CLEAN, DRY LOCATION; (2) WHERE IT |S NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST, OR
OTHER CONTAMINATION; AND (3) AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR. (B) FOOD IN PACKAGES
AND WORKING CONTAINERS MAY BE STORED LESS THAN 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR ON CASE
LOT HANDLING EQUIPMENT AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 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 FOOD STORED ON FLOOR, BOX OF FRENCH FRIES ON FLOOR IN WALKIN FREEZER,
* 2.32-04-1 6-202.14 FC, 61C-1.004(2)(B) FAC:: PUBLIC BATHROOMS SHALL BE COMPLETELY
ENCLOSED AND SHALL HAVE TIGHT- FITTING, SELF CLOSING DOORS OR, IN BATHROOMS LOCATED
OUTSIDE A PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT, HAVE ENTRANCES AND EXITS CONSTRUCTED
IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO ENSURE PRIVACY OF OCCUPANTS. SUCH DOORS SHALL NOT BE LEFT
OPEN EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OR MAINTENANCE EXCEPT THAT THIS [ENCLOSURE]
REQUIREMENT DOES NOT APPLY TO A TOILET ROOM THAT IS LOCATED OUTSIDE A FOOD
ESTABLISHMENT AND DOES NOT OPEN DIRECTLY INTO THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT SUCH AS A
TOILET ROOM THAT IS PROVIDED BY THE MANAGEMENT OF A SHOPPING MALL.
BATHROOM DOORS ARE NOT SELF CLOSING,
3. 37-01-1 61C-1.004(6) FAC:; (6) ALL BUILDING STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS, ATTACHMENTS
AND FIXTURES SHALL BE KEPT IN GOOD REPAIR; CLEAN AND FREE OF OBSTRUCTIONS.
OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DISREPAIR IN THE KITCHEN.
4. 38-07-1 6-202.11 FC:: LIGHT BULBS, PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. (A) EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN
PARAGRAPH (B) OF THIS SECTION, LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR OTHERWISE
SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE THERE IS EXPOSED FOOD; CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS,
AND LINENS; OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES. (B) SHIELDED,
COATED, OR OTHERWISE SHATTER-RESISTANT BULBS NEED NOT BE USED IN AREAS USED ONLY
FOR STORING FOOD IN UNOPENED PACKAGES, IF: (1) THE INTEGRITY OF THE PACKAGES CAN NOT
BE AFFECTED BY BROKEN GLASS FALLING ONTO THEM; AND (2) THE PACKAGES ARE CAPABLE OF
BEING CLEANED OF DEBRIS FROM BROKEN BULBS BEFORE THE PACKAGES ARE OPENED. (C) AN
INFRARED OR OTHER HEAT LAMP SHALL BE PROTECTED AGAINST BREAKAGE BY A SHIELD
SURROUNDING AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE BULB SO THAT ONLY THE FACE OF THE BULB IS
EXPOSED.
KITCHEN LIGHT MISSING THE PROPER SHIELD, SLEEVE COATINGS OR COVERS.
Case Number: 2006046682 District Number: 03
License Number: 6302026 2010 Form revised 07.17.06
MELONIE'S RESTAURANT .
* 5. 45-36-1 NPFA 96, 11.2.4: AN INSPECTION AND SERVICING OF THE FIRE-EXTINGUISHING
SYSTEM AND LISTED EXHAUST HOODS CONTAINING A CONSTANT OR FIRE-ACTUATED WATER
pensews tt BE MADE AT LEAST EVERY 6 MONTHS BY PROPERLY TRAINED AND QUALIFIED
HOOD SUPPRESSION SYSTEM TAG OUT-OF-DATE. TAGGED 7/05.
Case Number: 2006046682 . District Number: 03
License Number: 6302025 2010 Form revised 07.17.06
MELONIE'S RESTAURANT
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION LEGAL NOTICE
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Docket for Case No: 07-000638
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Oct. 17, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Sep. 26, 2007 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Sep. 25, 2007 |
Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Sep. 20, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Sep. 18, 2007 |
Motion for Continuance filed.
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Sep. 13, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for September 27, 2007; 9:30 a.m.; Haines City, FL).
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Sep. 11, 2007 |
Motion for Continuance filed.
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Sep. 04, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Aug. 27, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Aug. 27, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for September 12, 2007; 9:30 a.m.; Haines City, FL).
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Aug. 23, 2007 |
Amended Motion for Continuance filed.
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Aug. 22, 2007 |
Motion for Continuance filed.
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Aug. 20, 2007 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for August 24, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Haines City, FL; amended as to date).
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Aug. 20, 2007 |
Notice of Transfer.
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Aug. 16, 2007 |
Notice of Substitution of Counsel (filed by E. Duffy).
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Jun. 12, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for August 23, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Haines City, FL).
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Jun. 11, 2007 |
Joint Motion for Continuance filed.
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Jun. 08, 2007 |
Notice of Transfer.
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May 10, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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May 10, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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May 10, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Apr. 30, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Apr. 30, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Apr. 30, 2007 |
Undeliverable envelope returned from the Post Office.
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Apr. 04, 2007 |
Order Granting Continuance and Re-scheduling Hearing (hearing set for June 14, 2007; 9:00 a.m.; Haines City, FL).
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Apr. 02, 2007 |
Motion for Continuance filed.
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Mar. 29, 2007 |
Answer filed.
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Mar. 29, 2007 |
Motion for Continuance Because of Scheduling Conflict filed.
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Mar. 28, 2007 |
Notice of Appearance of Counsel (filed by J. Leigh).
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Mar. 27, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Exhibit List filed.
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Mar. 27, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Witness List filed.
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Mar. 12, 2007 |
Amended Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 10, 2007; 1:00 p.m.; Haines City, FL; amended as to hearing date).
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Mar. 05, 2007 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Mar. 05, 2007 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for April 12, 2007; 1:00 p.m.; Haines City, FL).
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Feb. 27, 2007 |
Petitioner`s Response to Respondent`s Request for a Copy of the Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 21, 2007 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Feb. 14, 2007 |
Pleading Requesting the ALJ to Direct the Agency to Furnish a Complete Copy of Petition or Complaint filed.
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Feb. 07, 2007 |
Initial Order.
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Feb. 07, 2007 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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Feb. 07, 2007 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Feb. 07, 2007 |
Agency referral filed.
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