Petitioner: DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND RESTAURANTS
Respondent: SAFFRON
Judges: DIANE CLEAVINGER
Agency: Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Locations: Panama City, Florida
Filed: Nov. 16, 2012
Status: Closed
Settled and/or Dismissed prior to entry of RO/FO on Thursday, January 17, 2013.
Latest Update: Feb. 23, 2025
State of Florida
Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND
PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Petitioner,
vs,
License Number 1302110
SAFFRON R dent License Type 2010
espon a . Case Number 2012029636
Administrative Complaint
The DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION, DIVISION OF HOTELS AND
RESTAURANTS, (“Petitioner”), files this Administrative Complaint against SAFFRON, ("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 4012 W 23-ST,
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32405.The mailing address of record is SAFFRON, at 4012 W 23 ST,
PANAMA CITY, FLORIDA 32405.
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 is 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
tules promuigated thereto.
Signed July 05, 2012
Ken Hensdill, District Manager
By delegation of the Director, or designee
Division of Hotels & Restaurants
Oepartment of Business & Professional Regulation
COUNSEL FOR THE DEPARTMENT:
Mare Drexler, Lead Attorney
Florida Bar No. 0487058
Department of Business & Professional Regulation
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2202
Certificate of Service
BY CERTIFIED U.S. MAIL, ARTICLE NUMBER: 7196 9008 9111 0767 0808
| HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT has been
hand served by me on this. day of , 2012.
Received by:
Inspector's Signature Operator's Signature
Title Title
Case Number: 2012029636 _ Fite Number: 245460 District Number: 06
License Number: 1302110 2010 Form revised 09.10.11
SAFFRON
Filed November 16, 2012 11:22 AM Division of Administrative Hearings
Exhibit A
License Number: 1302110
License Type: 2010 PERMANENT FOOD SERVICE
Case Number: 2012029636
“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 26, 2012 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 8.
* 41, 36A-04-1 6-501.111 FC:: CONTROLLING PESTS. THE PRESENCE OF INSECTS, RODENTS,
AND OTHER PESTS SHALL BE CONTROLLED TO MINIMIZE THEIR PRESENCE ON THE PREMISES BY:
(A) ROUTINELY INSPECTING INCOMING SHIPMENTS OF FOOD AND SUPPLIES; (B) ROUTINELY
INSPECTING THE PREMISES FOR EVIDENCE OF PESTS; (C) USING METHODS, IF PESTS ARE FOUND,
SUCH AS TRAPPING DEVICES OR OTHER MEANS OF PEST CONTROL AS SPECIFIED UNDER
SECTIONS 7-202.12, 7-206.12, AND 7-206.13; AND (D) ELIMINATING HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY AS EVIDENCED BY 15 HARD RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND AND 12
FRESH RODENT DROPPINGS FOUND. OBSERVED 5 HARD ON THE FLOOR ON THE SELF SERVICE
BUFFET BAR WITH CHAFFING RACKS, 3 HARD DROPPINGS ON FLOORING UNDERNEATH
CHAFFING RACKS, 7 HARD DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN
KITCHEN. OBSERVED ONE VERY LARGE FRESH DROPPING ON TABLE WITH UNPROTECTED
PLATES AT BUFFET LINE (SELF SERVICE), 3 FRESH DROPPINGS ON FLOORING UNDERNEATH
DISHMACHINE, 2 FRESH DROPPINGS ALONG HALLWAY FLOORING BETWEEN KITCHEN AND
OUTSIDE STORAGE, AND 3 FRESH DROPPINGS ON SHELVING AT WAIT STATION / PREPARATION
AREA WITH PAPER STORAGE AND BAG IN BOX SODA, 3 FRESH DROPPINGS ON TOP OF BULK
FLOUR CONTAINER IN KITCHEN.
Case Number: 2012029636 File Number: 245460 District Number: 06
License Number: 1302110 2010 Form revised 09.10.14
SAFFRON
Docket for Case No: 12-003814
Issue Date |
Proceedings |
Jan. 17, 2013 |
Order Closing File and Relinquishing Jurisdiction. CASE CLOSED.
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Jan. 16, 2013 |
Joint Motion to Relinquish Jurisdiction filed.
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Jan. 16, 2013 |
Notice of Appearance (Alvin Peters) filed.
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Jan. 11, 2013 |
Petitioner's Proposed Exhibits filed (exhibits not available for viewing). |
Jan. 09, 2013 |
Transmittal Letter filed.
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Jan. 09, 2013 |
Petitioner's Witness List filed.
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Jan. 09, 2013 |
Petitioner's (Proposed) Exhibit List filed.
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Dec. 17, 2012 |
Notice of Hearing (hearing set for January 17, 2013; 10:00 a.m., Central Time; Panama City, FL).
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Nov. 26, 2012 |
Response to Initial Order filed.
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Nov. 19, 2012 |
Initial Order.
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Nov. 16, 2012 |
Agency referral filed.
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Nov. 16, 2012 |
Election of Rights filed.
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Nov. 16, 2012 |
Administrative Complaint filed.
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