Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: GIO'S ITALIAN GRILLE
Judges: WILLIAM F. QUATTLEBAUM
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Tampa, Florida
Filed: Nov. 21, 2011
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Friday, January 13, 2012.
Latest Update: Nov. 04, 2024
. State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Petitioner,
vs, .
, License Number. 3911331
GIO'S ITALIAN aR : License Type 2010
espondent. Case Number 2010058929
/
Administrative Complaint
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (‘Petitioner’), files this Administrative Complaint against GIO'S ITALIAN GRILLE,
(“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 3621 W WATERS
AVE, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33614.The mailing address of record is GIO'S ITALIAN GRILLE, at 3621 W
WATERS AVE, TAMPA, FLORIDA 33614,
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, 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 30, 20 va)
By delegation of the Director, or designee
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT:
Marc Drexler, Lead Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0487058
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
41940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
7460 3901 9844 4503 6003
Certificate of Service
BY CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: -
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the
regoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this, day of , 2010,
Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Case Number: 2010058929 File Number: 122502 District Number: 03
License Number: 3911331 2010 Form revised 10.04.10
GIO'S ITALIAN GRILLE
Filed November 21, 2011 11:33 AM Division of Administrative Hearings
Exhibit A
License Number: 3911334
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2010058929 ‘
“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 September 9, 2010, November 10, 2010 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.
* 4,02-22-1 3-501.17(A) FC:: (A) EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN PARAGRAPH (D) OF THIS SECTION,
REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD INA
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE
DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR
DISCARDED, BASED ON THE TEMPERATURE AND TIME COMBINATIONS SPECIFIED BELOW: (1) 41
DEGREES FAHRENHEIT OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS; THE DAY OF PREPARATION SHALL
BE COUNTED AS DAY 1. .
READY TO EAT, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD MORE THAN 24
HOURS NOT PROPERLY DATE MARKED; SAUCES, DRESSING, COOKED PASTA.
* 2.08A-26-1 3-302.11(A)(1) FC:: (A) FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS
CONTAMINATION BY: (1) SEPARATING RAW ANIMAL FOODS DURING. STORAGE, PREPARATION,
HOLDING, AND DISPLAY FROM: (A) RAW.READY-TO-EAT FOOD INCLUDING-OTHER RAW ANIMAL
FOOD SUCH AS FISH FOR SUSHI OR MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, OR OTHER RAW READY-TO-EAT
FOOD SUCH AS VEGETABLES, AND (8) COOKED READY-TO-EAT FOOD;
OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL FOOD STORED OVER READY TO EAT FOOD; OBSERVED RAW BEEF
STORED OVER PREPARED LASAGNA.
3. 13-03-71 2-402.11 FC: EFFECTIVENESS. (A) EXCEPT AS PROVIDED IN PARAGRAPH (8) 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 RESTRAINT.
* 4, 32-15-41 6-301.14 FC AND 61C-1.004(2)(C) FAC:: HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. A SIGN OR
POSTER THAT NOTIFIED FOOD EMPLOYEES' TO WASH THEIR HANDS SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL
HANDWASHING LAVATORIES USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES’ AND SHALL BE CLEARLY VISIBLE TO
FOOD EMPLOYEES’.
NO HANDWASHING SIGN PROVIDED AT A HANDSINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES; DISHWASH
AREA.
Case Number: 2010058929 File Number: 122502 District Number: 03
License Number: 3911331 2010 Form revised 10.04.10
GIO'S ITALIAN GRILLE
* §.35B-04-1 6-202.15 FC:: 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, SUCH 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)
LIMITED-USE SO THEY ARE NOT USED FOR ENTRANCE OR EXIT FROM THE BUILDING FOR
PURPOSES OTHER THAN THE DESIGNATED EMERGENCY EXIT USE. (0) EXCEPT AS SPECIFIED IN
PARAGRAPHS (B) AND (E) OF THIS SECTION, IF THE WINDOWS OR DOORS OF A FOOD
s 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 TO CONTROL FLYING INSECTS; OR (3) OTHER EFFECTIVE MEANS. (EB)
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.
OUTER OPENINGS OF ESTABLISHMENT CANNOT BE PROPERLY SEALED WHEN NOT IN
OPERATION; GAP AT BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR, .
6. §1-14-1 61C-1.004(9)(D) FAC:: (D) CARBON DIOXIDE AND HELIUM TANKS SHALL BE
ADEQUATELY SECURED SO AS TO PRECLUDE ANY DANGER TO SAFETY.
CARBON DIOXIDE/HELIUM TANKS NOT ADEQUATELY SECURED.
* 7. 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.
Case Number: 2010058929 File Number: 122502 District Number: 03
License Number: 3911331 2010 Form revised 10.04.10
GIO'S ITALIAN GRILLE .
Docket for Case No: 11-005990
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 13, 2012 |
Order Closing File. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 13, 2012 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Dec. 05, 2011 |
Order of Pre-hearing Instructions.
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Dec. 05, 2011 |
Notice of Hearing by Video Teleconference (hearing set for January 20, 2012; 9:30 a.m.; Tampa and Tallahassee, FL).
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Nov. 22, 2011 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Nov. 21, 2011 |
Initial Order.
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Nov. 21, 2011 |
Agency referral filed.
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Nov. 21, 2011 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Nov. 21, 2011 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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