Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: SABAL TRACE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
Judges: R. BRUCE MCKIBBEN
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: North Port, Florida
Filed: Aug. 17, 2009
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Monday, August 24, 2009.
Latest Update: Dec. 25, 2024
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND. . 4 4
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Petitioner,
vs. :
License No. 6800332
SABAL TRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB License Type 2010
Respondent. Case No. 2009006894
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ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (“Petitioner”), files this Administrative Complaint against SABAL TRACE GOLF & COUNTRY
CLUB, (“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 5456 GREENWOOD
AVE, NORTHPORT, FLORIDA 34287.The mailing address of record is SABAL TRACE GOLF &
COUNTRY CLUB, at 5456 GREENWOOD AVE, NORTHPORT, FLORIDA 34287.
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 February 10, 2009 ) if
ae
Claudia. Fields, Deputy 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: 7160 3901 9849 9956 5690
7160 3901 9849 9956 5030
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this, day of , 2009.
Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Case Number: 2009006694 File Number: 179113 District Number: 07
License Number: 6800332 2010 Form revised 07.07.07
SABAL TRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Exhibit A
License Number: 6800332
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2009006694
“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.
Itis alleged that on October 23, 2008, December 29, 2008 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.
* 4.02-13-2 3-603.11FC CONSUMPTION OF ANIMAL FOODS THAT ARE RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR
NOT OTHERWISE PROCESSED TO ELIMINATE PATHOGENS. (A) EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN
PARAGRAPH 3-401.11(C) AND SUBPARAGRAPH 3-401.11(D)(3) AND UNDER PARAGRAPH 3-801.11(C),
IF AN ANIMAL FOOD SUCH AS BEEF, EGGS, FISH, LAMB, MILK, PORK, POULTRY, OR SHELLFISH IS
SERVED OR SOLD RAW, UNDERCOOKED, OR WITHOUT OTHERWISE BEING PROCESSED TO
ELIMINATE PATHOGENS, EITHER IN READY-TO-EAT FORM OR AS AN INGREDIENT IN ANOTHER
READY-TO-EAT FOOD, THE PERMIT HOLDER SHALL INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SIGNIFICANTLY
INCREASED RISK OF CONSUMING SUCH FOODS BY WAY OF A DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER, AS
SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPHS (B) AND (C) OF THIS SECTION, USING BROCHURES, DEL! CASE OR
MENU ADVISORIES, LABEL STATEMENTS, TABLE TENTS, PLACARDS, OR OTHER EFFECTIVE
WRITTEN MEANS. (B) DISCLOSURE SHALL INCLUDE: (1) A DESCRIPTION OF THE ANIMAL-DERIVED
FOODS, SUCH AS “OYSTERS ON THE HALF SHELL (RAW OYSTERS),”" “"RAW-EGG CAESAR SALAD,"
AND "HAMBURGERS (CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER); OR (2) IDENTIFICATION OF THE ANIMAL-
DERIVED FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THAT THE ITEMS ARE
SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED, OR CONTAIN (OR MAY CONTAIN) RAW OR UNDERCOOKED
INGREDIENTS. (C) REMINDER SHALL INCLUDE ASTERISKING THE ANIMAL-DERIVED FOODS
REQUIRING DISCLOSURE TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES: (1) REGARDING THE SAFETY OF THESE
ITEMS, WRITTEN INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST; (2) CONSUMING RAW OR :
UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF
FOODBORNE ILLNESS; OR (3) CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD,
SHELLFISH, OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU
HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS."
REQUIRED CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL FOOD NOT PROVIDED.
CORRECTED ON SITE. ON CALLBACK OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AT INTERIOR BAR
OR EXTERIOR SNACKBAR/RAW HAMBURGERS , BRATS COOKED. .
Case Number: 2009006694 File Number: 179113 District Number: 07
License Number: 6800332 2010 Form revised 07.07.07
SABAL TRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
* 2.05-10-1 2-103.11(E), (F) AND (G) FC:: PERSON IN CHARGE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE SHALL
ENSURE THAT: (E) EMPLOYEES’ ARE VISIBLY OBSERVING FOODS AS THEY ARE RECEIVED TO
DETERMINE THAT THEY ARE FROM APPROVED SOURCES, DELIVERED AT THE REQUIRED
TEMPERATURES, PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION, UNADULTERATED, AND ACCURATELY
PRESENTED, BY ROUTINELY MONITORING THE EMPLOYEES’ OBSERVATIONS AND PERIODICALLY
EVALUATING FOODS UPON THEIR RECEIPT; (F) EMPLOYEES’ ARE PROPERLY COOKING
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, BEING PARTICULARLY CAREFUL IN COOKING THOSE FOODS
KNOWN TO CAUSE SEVERE FOODBORNE ILLNESS AND DEATH, SUCH AS EGGS AND COMMINUTED
MEATS, THROUGH DAILY OVERSIGHT OF THE EMPLOYEES’ ROUTINE MONITORING OF THE
COOKING TEMPERATURES USING APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES PROPERLY
SCALED AND CALIBRATED AS SPECIFIED UNDER SECTION 4-203.11 AND PARAGRAPH 4-602.11(B),
(G) EMPLOYEES’ ARE USING PROPER METHODS TO RAPIDLY COOL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS
FOODS THAT ARE NOT HELD HOT OR ARE NOT FOR CONSUMPTION WITHIN 4 HOURS, THROUGH
DAILY OVERSIGHT OF THE EMPLOYEES’ ROUTINE MONITORING OF FOOD TEMPERATURES DURING
COOLING.
PROBE-TYPE THERMOMETER NOT USED TO ENSURE PROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES. HOTDOGS
NOT TEMPED/BAR AREA-MICROWAVE . NO THERMOMETERS ON SITEJON CALLBACK OBSERVED
RA HAMBURGERS COOKED ON GRILL WITH NO PROBE THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE FOR
TEMPERATURE CHECKS.
* 3. 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 IS 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.DRINKS/LOWER STORAGE ROOM/ON CALLBACK OBSERVED
SAMEIPLASTIC SODA DRINKS STORED ON CONCRETE FLOOR.
4. 13-03-1 2-402.11 FC:, EFFECTIVENESS. (A) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (B) OF
THIS SECTION, FOOD EMPLOYEES' SHALL WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR
COVERINGS OR NETS, BEARD RESTRAINTS, AND CLOTHING THAT COVERS BODY HAIR, THAT ARE
DESIGNED AND WORN TO EFFECTIVELY KEEP THEIR HAIR FROM CONTACTING EXPOSED FOOD;
CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND LINENS, AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE- SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE
ARTICLES. (B) THIS SECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO FOOD EMPLOYEES’ SUCH AS COUNTER STAFF
WHO ONLY SERVE BEVERAGES AND WRAPPED OR PACKAGED FOODS, HOSTESSES, AND WAIT
STAFF IF THEY PRESENT A MINIMAL RISK OF CONTAMINATING EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN
EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND LINENS; AND UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE
ARTICLES.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTJON CALLBACK OBSERVED SAME/SUSAN
BELCHER/INTERIOR BAR AND EVELYN PLANT/EXTERIOR BAR WORKING WITH FOODS WITH NO
HAIR RESTRAINTS.
Case Number: 2009006694 File Number: 179113 District Number: 07
License Number: 6800332 2010 Form revised 07.07.07
SABAL TRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
* SA. 53B-04-1 61C-4.023(4)(B) FAC: (B) PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES MUST RECEIVE
TRAINING WHICH RELATES TO THEIR ASSIGNED DUTIES. EMPLOYEES WHO PREPARE FOODS
MUST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT SAFE METHODS OF THAWING, COOKING, COOLING, HANDLING,
HOLDING AND STORING FOODS. SERVICE PERSONNEL MUST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT SAFE
METHODS OF SERVING FOOD. EMPLOYEES WHO CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES MUST BE
KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZATION METHODS. EMPLOYEES
RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTAINING THE PREMISES MUST BE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT PROPER
VERMIN CONTROL METHODS AS SPECIFIED IN THE FOOD CODE.
EMPLOYEES HAVE NOT RECEIVED TRAINING RELATED TO THEIR ASSIGNED DUTIES. ON
INSPECTION, OBSERVED PRO-SHOP EMPLOYEES OPERATING BAR AREA. KITCHEN CURRENTLY IN
DISREPAIR AND NOT UTILIZED. ON CALLBACK OBSERVED EVELYN PLANT/EXTERIOR SNACKBAR
AND SUSAN BELCHER/INTERIOR BAR SERVING FOODS WITH NO EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROOF.
* 5B. 53B-08-1 509.049 FS: FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEE TRAINING. THE DIVISION SHALL ADOPT,
BY RULE, MINIMUM FOOD SAFETY PROTECTION STANDARDS FOR THE TRAINING OF ALL FOOD
SERVICE EMPLOYEES WHO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, OR
SERVING OF FOODS TO THE PUBLIC IN ESTABLISHMENTS REGULATED UNDER THIS CHAPTER.
THESE STANDARDS SHALL NOT INCLUDE AN EXAMINATION, BUT SHALL PROVIDE FOR A FOOD
SAFETY TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROGRAM FOR FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES TO BE ADMINISTERED
BY A PRIVATE NONPROFIT PROVIDER CHOSEN BY THE DIVISION. ANY FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
PROGRAM ESTABLISHED AND ADMINISTERED TO FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES PRIOR TO THE
EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS ACT SHALL BE SUBMITTED BY THE OPERATOR TO THE DIVISION FOR ITS
REVIEW AND APPROVAL. IT SHALL BE THE DUTY OF THE LICENSEE OF THE PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENT TO PROVIDE TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DESCRIBED RULE TO ALL
EMPLOYEES UNDER THE LICENSEE'S SUPERVISION OR CONTROL. THE LICENSEE MAY DESIGNATE
A CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER TO PERFORM THIS FUNCTION AS AN AGENT OF THE
LICENSEE, FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES MUST RECEIVE CERTIFICATION PURSUANT TO THIS
SECTION BY JANUARY 1, 2001. FOOD SERVICE EMPLOYEES HIRED AFTER NOVEMBER 1, 2000,
MUST RECEIVE CERTIFICATION WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER EMPLOYMENT. CERTIFICATION PURSUANT
TO THIS SECTION SHALL REMAIN VALID FOR 3 YEARS.
NO PROOF OF REQUIRED EMPLOYEE TRAINING PROVIDED. ALL PUBLIC FOOD SERVICE
ESTABLISHMENTS MUST PROVIDE THE DIVISION WITH PROOF OF EMPLOYEE TRAINING UPON
REQUEST, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AT THE TIME OF ANY DIVISION INSPECTION OF THE
ESTABLISHMENT. ON CALLBACK NO EVIDENCE PRESENT RE ANY EMPLOYEE TRAINING. CHERYL
KNAPP , OFFICE MANAGER, STATES SHE CALLED SAFESTAFF RE EMPLOYEE TRAINING
BOOKLETS. HOWEVER NO ORDER HAS BEEN PLACED AS OF CALLBACK DATE, PER CHERYL
KNAPP. :
Case Number: 2009006694 File Number: 179113 District Number: 07
License Number: 6800332 2010 Form revised 07.07.07
SABAL TRACE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB
Docket for Case No: 09-004336