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BARBER`S BOARD vs OLGA GIBB AND OLGA'S BEAUTY AND BARBER SHOP, 97-000562 (1997)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Orlando, Florida Feb. 03, 1997 Number: 97-000562 Latest Update: Jul. 15, 2004

The Issue Whether disciplinary action should be taken against Respondent’s barbershop license, based on violations of s. 476.194(1)(c), Florida Statutes, as alleged in the Administrative Complaint.

Findings Of Fact Respondent is and has been at all times material hereto, a licensed cosmetologist in the State of Florida, having been issued license number CL-0135324. Respondent is and has been at all times material hereto, the owner and operator of a barbershop which operates under the name Olga’s Beauty and Barber Shop. It has been issued license number BS-0009349 and is located in Ft. Pierce, Florida. Leonard Baldwin is an inspector for the Department of Business and Professional Regulation. As part of his statutory duties, he conducts routine inspections of barbershops. As part of his statutory duties, he conducted a routine inspection of Olga’s Beauty and Barber Shop on April 20, 1996. During the course of that inspection, Olga’s Beauty and Barber Shop was open for the business of performing barbering services to members of the public. The time of inspection was approximately 11:30 a.m. He observed an elderly man getting out of the barber’s chair with a fresh haircut. The customer paid Respondent for the service. The person behind the chair was given a tip. He also observed a man, subsequently identified as Javon Stewart, Respondent’s husband, standing behind the chair and placing the clippers in a drawer. The clippers were later determined to be warm. Javon Steward is not licensed to cut hair in Florida. During the course of the inspection, Mr. Baldwin prepared and presented a “Cease and Desist Agreement” to Javon Stewart. Javon Stewart signed the Cease and Desist Agreement and agreed not to engage in the practice of barbering until and unless he was licensed. On May 23, 1996, a reinspection was conducted. During the course of that inspection, Baldwin observed a customer seated in a barber chair inside the barbershop. He saw Javon Stewart with a pair of clippers in his hand standing directly behind the seated customer using the clippers on the customer’s neck. He observed the person “finishing up his customer, cleaning off the bottom of his neck.” The phrase “cleaning off the bottom of a neck” is a barbering term that refers to a person using a set of hair clippers to cut or trim a person’s hair from the back hairline to below the collar line. In this instance, “cleaning off” actually means “cutting or trimming” the hair. During the course of the second inspection, Baldwin observed the customer getting out of the chair, paying the Respondent for the haircut and giving Stewart a tip. Javon Stewart then put the clippers into a drawer. Baldwin immediately walked over to the drawer where the hair clippers were placed and picked them up. The clippers were warm, having just been used.

Recommendation Upon the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is RECOMMENDED that the Respondent be found guilty of violating Section 476.194(1)(c), Florida Statutes, by employing an unlicensed individual to engage in barbering services. It is further recommended that the Respondent be fined $500.00 (five hundred dollars) and issued a Cease and Desist Order. RECOMMENDED this 8th day of September, 1997, at Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. DANIEL M. KILBRIDE Administrative Law Judge Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3060 (904) 488-9675 SUNCOM 278-9675 Fax Filing (904) 921-6847 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 8th day of September, 1997. COPIES FURNISHED: James E. Manning, Esquire Department of Business and Professional Regulation Board of Barbers 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Ms. Olga Gibb Olga’s Beauty & Barber Shop 1236 Avenue D Fort Pierce, Florida 34950 Lynda L. Goodgame General Counsel Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Joe Baker Executive Director Board of Barbers Department of Business and Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792

Florida Laws (3) 120.57476.194476.204
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BARBERS BOARD vs. PAULA THIGPEN, 84-002023 (1984)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 84-002023 Latest Update: Oct. 10, 1984

Findings Of Fact Paula Joan Thigpen, known also as Paula Thigpen, is licensed by the State of Florida, Barbers' Board, to practice as a barber in the State of Florida. Her license number is BB 0025059. Respondent had been married to one William Mann on two occasions, ending in divorce. In addition, Respondent had worked as a barber in a barbershop owned by her former husband. That shop is located at 465 Kingsley Boulevard, Orange Park, Florida. This arrangement allowed her to act as a manager in fact related to the financial aspects of that barbershop, during Mann's absence. In the summer of 1983, a discussion was entered into between the Respondent and her former husband on the topic of opening a barbershop in Middleburg, Florida. It was contemplated that Mann would own the shop and that the shop would be managed by the Respondent. Should the Respondent leave the community due to the duties of her present husband who was serving in the United States Navy, Respondent and Mann understood that the Respondent would be reimbursed for the money she invested in the shop in Middleburg. It was discussed that the Respondent would be guaranteed a salary at the beginning of the shop operation in Middleburg. Finally, it was discussed that should Mann wish to dispose of his ownership of the Middleburg barbershop, Respondent would pay him for his interest in the shop and become the owner. Both Mann and the Respondent spent money in trying to establish the barbershop in Middleburg, to include equipment, supplies, advertising and other related costs. Respondent also devoted labor to establishing the shop in Middleburg. To this end, space was leased in a building in early September, 1983, with Respondent representing herself to the lessor as a partner with Mann. On September 16, 1993, Mann traveled to Tallahassee and obtained a barbershop license for the Middleburg operation, No. BS 0007886. He listed himself as the owner of the shop and paid a $25 licensing fee. The barbershop license came into the hands of the Respondent following its issuance. This occurred sometime between September 16, 1983, and September 21, 1983. The barbershop in Middleburg opened on September 19, 1983, a week earlier than had been anticipated by Mann. On that same date he contacted the Respondent and indicated that he did not wish to pursue the business venture of opening the barbershop. He stated on that occasion that he felt that it would cost too much money and the he was not in a position to guarantee the salary for the Respondent and another person who would be working in the shop. Mann offered to have the Respondent return to his business in Orange Park, Florida. Respondent declined this opportunity. Discussion was then entered into on the possibility of the Respondent buying out Mann's ownership interest. Mann did not accept that disposition. He simply stated that he wanted the shop closed. There was a further conversation on September 20, 1983, in which Mann indicated his willingness to sell the shop based upon the amount of money he had invested in the equipment and supplies and a fee which he thought he was entitled to based upon the aggravation caused by the venture. On September 21, 1983, Mann appeared at the barbershop in Middleburg and told the Respondent that he no longer wished to sell his ownership of the shop. He told her that he wished to have the shop closed and wanted the license which had been issued for the barbershop. Respondent told him that she did not know where the license was. In fact, she had it at her home. Following this exchange Mann sought the assistance of law enforcement and after discussion between a law enforcement officer and the Respondent and her former husband, Mann left the licensed premises in Middleburg, Florida. He departed in view of the fact that the lease was signed by the Respondent, accepting the officer's suggestion that he leave given the indicia of control which the lease seemed to place in the hands of the Respondent, in the eyes of the officer. Before the September 21, 1983, exchange, Respondent had prepared a document which would settle the transfer of ownership from Mann to her. That document was never executed. Nonetheless, Respondent was of the opinion that she was entitled to the ownership interest in the barbershop and she traveled to Tallahassee, Florida, on that date and sought and obtained a barbershop license for the Middleburg, Florida shop for which an initial license had been issued to Mann. The license issued to Respondent for that barbershop was BS 00078887. In the application for that license she indicated that she was the sole owner of the shop and the equipment in the shop. This request for transfer was not authorized by Mann, the shop license holder. Following the issuance of the barbershop license for the same barbershop in Middleburg, Florida, as had been licensed for the benefit of Mann, her former husband offered to sell her his interest in the shop. This offer was made in January, 1984. The offer was only open for a couple of days and the parties were unable to come to an agreement on the purchase. That sale has yet to occur. Under the circumstances of this case, as shown in the course of the hearing, Mann has remained the owner of the barbershop licensed for the Middleburg, Florida operation. This is a fact understood by the Respondent. Although there have been occasions in which Mann seemed willing to sell his ownership and associated license, that purchase was never consummated.

Recommendation Upon the consideration of the facts found and the conclusions of law reached, it is RECOMMENDED that a Final Order be entered which revokes the barbershop registration No. BS 00078887 issued in the name of Paula Thigpen, imposes a civil penalty in the amount of $500 pursuant to Section 476.204, Florida Statutes, and declines the imposition of further penalties as might be allowed by Section 476.214(1), Florida Statutes, and Section 455.227(1), Florida Statutes. DONE AND ENTERED this 10th day of October 1984 in Tallahassee, Florida. CHARLES C. ADAMS Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 10th day of October 1984. COPIES FURNISHED: Theodore R. Gay, Esquire Staff Attorney Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 L. J. Arnold, III, Esquire Post Office Drawer "D" Green Cove Springs, Florida 32043 Myrtle Aase, Executive Director Barber's Board Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301 Fred M. Roche, Secretary Department of Professional Regulation 130 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32301

Florida Laws (5) 120.57455.227476.194476.204476.214
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DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION vs SOUTHLAND BARBER SHOP, 06-000135 (2006)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Lauderdale Lakes, Florida Jan. 11, 2006 Number: 06-000135 Latest Update: Dec. 23, 2024
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BARBERS BOARD (SANITARY COMMISSION) vs. C. M. RATLIFF, 75-000247 (1975)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 75-000247 Latest Update: Dec. 20, 1976

The Issue Whether Respondent violated Section 476.01(5), Florida Statutes, by employing persons to work as barbers who were unlicensed as barbers. Whether Respondent's license should be revoked, annulled, withdrawn or suspended for such alleged violation.

Findings Of Fact A notice of violation was served on Respondent, owner of the University Plaza Barber and Style Salon, charging him with violating Section 476.01(6), Florida Statutes, which statute prohibits any person to hire or employ any person to practice barbering without a valid certificate of registration. The Administrative Complaint served on Respondent charges Respondent: "You have employed unlicensed barbers or apprentices to work as barbers in your shop". The Respondent had people working in his shop not registered as barbers but who were registered as cosmetologists and who were working as cosmetologists. Respondent operates a single shop registered as a barber shop and as a registered cosmetologist shop. He is a licensed barber and a licensed master cosmetologist. At the time of the notice of violation the sign in the front of the shop indicated only barber shop. At the time of hearing the sign indicated barber and beauty salon retain center. At the time of the violation notice Respondent did not have a partition in his shop that separated the barber shop from the area in which the cosmetologists worked. At the time of hearing a partition was in existence. Respondent presently has two barber chairs in one partitioned-off area and an area in which six licensed cosmetologists work. Each partitioned area has a separate door but the shop itself has one door leading into a waiting room.

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BARBER`S BOARD vs. ROSEANNE M. GONZALAS, D/B/A TAMARAC BARBER SHOP, 85-002270 (1985)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 85-002270 Latest Update: Nov. 19, 1985

Findings Of Fact Respondent, Rosanne M. Gonzales (Rosanne), is the holder of License Number BS 0007763 issued by petitioner, Department of Professional Regulation, Florida Barbers' Board. She operates a barbershop under the trade name "Tamarac Barber Shop" at 7403 Northwest 57th Street, Tamarac, Florida. Respondent, Geronimo Navarro Gonzales (Geronimo), is the husband of Rosanne, and practices barbering at the Tamarac Barber Shop. Responding to a complaint filed by a former employee of Tamarac Barber Shop, an investigator visited that shop on November 27, 1984. The investigator found Geronimo cutting a customer's hair. When asked to produce his license, Geronimo handed the investigator a license reflecting the name "Juan Navarro" and License Number BB 0020347. The license also contained Geronimo and Rosanne's current home address in Plantation, Florida. When asked why the name on the license did not match his own name, Geronimo replied that he had been using the name "Juan Navarro" on the license to avoid detection by his former wife. The photograph on the license did not appear to be Geronimo, but Rosanne initially claimed Geronimo had been very ill and had lost a great deal of weight. Geronimo later explained that he had taken the barber examination in 1970 under the assumed name of Juan Navarro and had held the license for some fifteen years in that name. However, Geronimo acknowledged he had never had his name legally changed to Juan Navarro. An examination of agency records in Tallahassee revealed that a Juan Navarro was indeed issued barber license number BB 0020347 in June, 1970. According to the application, that individual was born in Cuba on September 9, 1936. When Geronimo produced a birth certificate and driver's license reflecting he was born on June 11, 1937 in Puerto Rico, it prompted further investigation by the Board, and resulted in the issuance of these complaints. According to Geronimo, he has been a barber for some thirty years. He originally barbered in New York State where he had a license, and then moved to Florida approximately fifteen or more years ago. At that time, he had just divorced his former wife, and was attempting to evade her detection. Because of this, he applied for licensure with the Barbers' Board using the name "Juan Navarro." He stated he took the barbers' practical and written examination (in Spanish) in April, 1970 in Jacksonville under this assumed name and received a passing grade. His visit to Jacksonville was corroborated by a friend who accompanied him to the test. He also claimed the Board mailed him a license in June, 1970, and that he has been paying the license renewal fees since that time. Although during the investigative stage the Gonzales denied sending the Board a letter advising that Juan Navarro now resided at the same address in Plantation as did the Gonzales, Rosanne acknowledged at final hearing that she had done so on behalf of her husband. The Board's official records show that only one Juan Navarro has ever been issued a license, and it is the one in the possession of Geronimo. When Geronimo reviewed the records at final hearing, he stated the person in the photograph attached to Juan Navarro's original application was not he and the signature on the application was not his own. Geronimo also stated that the copy of the New York license contained in his records was his old license from New York State, but that the man in the photograph attached thereto was a different person. Board investigators have never learned the identity or whereabouts of the man whose picture is on license number BB 0020347, or the Juan Navarro who prepared the original application for licensure. Rosanne testified her husband presented a license before he began barbering in her shop in May, 1983, and she relied upon this as a condition to hiring him. She indicated he is an indispensable asset to her business, and expressed a desire that he be allowed to continue in the barbering profession.

Recommendation Based on the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is RECOMMENDED that both respondents be found guilty as charged in the administrative complaints, that Tamarac Barber Shop be given a public reprimand, and that Geronimo Navarro Gonzales be assessed a $500.00 civil penalty. DONE and ORDERED this 19th day of November, 1985, in Tallahassee, Florida. DONALD R. ALEXANDER Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32301 (904)488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 19th day of November, 1985. COPIES FURNISHED: Theodore R. Gay, Esq. Suite 4310, Southeast Financial Center 200 S. Biscayne Blvd. Miami, FL 33131-2355 Stephen R. Jacob, Esq. 800 N.W. Cypress Creek Rd., Suite 502C Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33309

Florida Laws (4) 120.57476.194476.204476.214
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BARBER`S BOARD vs. HERBERT HERNANDEZ, 88-002759 (1988)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 88-002759 Latest Update: Oct. 25, 1989

The Issue Whether Respondent's license as a barber in the State of Florida should be suspended, revoked, or otherwise disciplined for alleged violations of Chapter 476, Florida Statutes, as set forth in the Administrative Complaint dated November 13, 1987.

Findings Of Fact Petitioner is the state agency charged with licensing barbers, regulating licensure status, and enforcing the practice standards of licensed barbers within the powers granted by the Legislature in Chapter 476, Florida Statutes. At all times material to these proceedings, the Respondent Hernandez was a licensed barber in Florida, having been issued license number B 0013840. This license became inactive on June 19, 1987. The Respondent conducted business in a barbershop named Herbie's Barbershop which was located at 5810 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park, Florida. The business was located in the same building as the Respondent's living quarters. His residence address was 5810 Park Boulevard, Pinellas Park, Florida. Originally, the building was designed to allow the Respondent to gain entry into his living quarters through the barbershop. After a fire, which occurred in the residential portion of the building in 1983 or 1984, the Respondent was required to place a fireproof wall between the shop and his living quarters. Once the fireproof wall was installed, the passage through the barbershop to the Respondent's residence was removed. A separate entrance in back of the building had to be used to gain access to the residence. The fireproof wall was installed and in use just prior to November 1985. D.M., a child, was employed by the Respondent in his barbershop for a period of five or six months during the year 1985. In addition to cleaning the barbershop and working the cash register, D.M. assisted in the cleaning and rehabilitation of the residence after the fire. During her employment, D.M. was fourteen years of age, just getting ready to turn fifteen. As her birthdate is November 16, 1971, a reasonable inference exists that her employment period was between June 1985 and November 16, 1985. During the term of her employment, while working in the Respondent's residence, the Respondent unsuccessfully attempted to grab D.M.'s left breast. She hit him, walked away, and informed another person who was in the barbershop of Respondent's misconduct. At no time during her deposition testimony did D.M. state that the Respondent cupped her right breast with his hand, squeezed it, and asked her if he could repeat this once or twice a week. On or about September 23, 1986, the Respondent was adjudicated guilty on two counts of sexual battery on a child less than twelve years of age in Pinellas County, Florida. The child, L.W., accused the Respondent of trying to put his finger down her vagina. The events allegedly occurred within the living quarters which were segregated and completely independent from the barbershop at the time of alleged incidents in December 1985. The child had arrived at Respondent's residence in order to obtain the address of a family that had previously resided there with the Respondent. The child's presence at Respondent's home was unrelated to Respondent's business activities. When the Respondent was convicted of sexual battery on the child L.W., he pleaded nolo contendere to charges involving D.M., D.Z., and R.Y. The charges involved the improper touching of the children on their genitals in Respondent's living quarters. The pleas were made with the express reservation of the right to appeal the denial of Respondent's Motion for Discharge under the speedy trial rule. Upon appeal, the trial court's denial of the discharge was reversed and the case was remanded for discharge of the Respondent on the charges involving D.M., D.Z., and R.Y. The Respondent entered the pleas solely for the purpose of obtaining his discharge. His appeal involved the mere calculation of 175 days of incarceration without a waiver of the Speedy Trial Rule.

Recommendation Based upon the foregoing, it is RECOMMENDED: That all of the charges set forth in the Amended Administrative Complaint filed November 16, 1987, be dismissed. DONE and ENTERED this 25th day of October, 1989, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. VERONICA E. DONNELLY Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 25th day of October, 1989. APPENDIX TO RECOMMENDED ORDER IN CASE NO. 88-2759 Petitioner's proposed findings of fact are addressed as follows: Accepted. See HO #2. Accepted. See HO #3. Accepted. Accepted. See HO #3. Rejected. See HO #3. Rejected. Contrary to facts established at hearing through Respondent's testimony. Conjecture and improper conclusion. Accepted. See HO #4. Rejected. Outside the scope of the pleadings. Irrelevant. Rejected. Contrary to fact. See HO #5. Rejected. Outside the scope of the pleadings. Irrelevant. Rejected. Outside scope of the pleadings, vague. Conclusionary. Inadmissible hearsay. Accepted. Accepted. Accepted. Rejected. Outside scope of pleadings. Irrelevant. Rejected. Arrest irrelevant. Accepted. See HO #6 and #7. Accepted. See HO #7. Accepted. Respondent's proposed findings of fact are addressed as follows: Accepted. See HO #2 and #3. Arrest irrelevant. The rest of the second paragraph is accepted. See HO #7. The rest of Respondent's proposed findings are rejected as irrelevant to these proceedings except for the statements surrounding the fireproof wall (See HO #3) and the factual finding that the incidents involving the molestation of children, as alleged by the children all took place within the residence and not the barbershop. See HO #5 - #7. COPIES FURNISHED: Cynthia Gelmine, Esquire Department of Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe, Suite 60 Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Calvin C. Campbell, Qualified Representative Glades Correctional Institute 500 Orange Avenue Circle, B123 Belle Glade, Florida 33430-5222 Herbert Hernandez Glades Correctional Institute 500 Orange Avenue Circle Belle Glade, Florida 33430-5222 Myrtle Aase, Executive Director Barbers Board Northwood Centre, Suite 60 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792 Kenneth E. Easley, Esquire General Counsel Department of Professional Regulation 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0792

Florida Laws (3) 120.57476.204476.214
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BARBERS BOARD vs. MARY E. SMITH, 83-002270 (1983)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 83-002270 Latest Update: Sep. 07, 1984

Findings Of Fact Based upon my observation of the Petitioner's witness and his demeanor while testifying, documentary evidence received and the entire record compiled herein, I hereby make the following relevant findings of fact: During times material herein, Respondent was a licensed barber and the holder of license number BB 0006222. (Petitioner's Exhibits 1 and 2) During November of 1982, Petitioner's inspector, Steven Granowitz, made a routine inspection of barbershops with delinquent licenses. During the course of these routine inspections, Inspector Granowitz inspected the Broadway Barbershop which was being operated by the Respondent, Mary E. Smith. During the course of his inspection, Inspector Granowitz identified himself and asked to inspect the Respondent's current-active barber's license. Initially, Respondent related to Inspector Granowitz that her license had either been stolen or misplaced and that she could not keep track of the license. During the course of Inspector Granowitz's inspection, there were approximately four customers present and Inspector Granowitz's observation led him to believe that the Respondent had been continuously operating the barbershop without a license. It is so found. An examination of the documentary evidence introduced reveals that during 1979 Florida barbershop license number BS 0005766 was issued to the Respondent to operate the Broadway Barbershop located at 1133 NW 3rd Avenue, Miami, Florida. (Petitioner's Exhibit 3) The Respondent did not timely renew Florida barbershop license number BS 0005766. (See Petitioner's Exhibit 4) Following the inspection during November 30, 1982, by Inspector Granowitz, Respondent applied for a new barbershop license for the Broadway Barbershop and on December 13, 1982, Florida barbershop license number BA 0005766 was issued to the Respondent for the Broadway Barbershop. (Testimony of Granowitz and Petitioner's Exhibits 5, 6 and 7).

Recommendation Based upon the foregoing findings of fact and conclusions of law, it is hereby RECOMMENDED that the Barbers' Board impose an administrative fine of $500.00 on Respondent. DONE AND ENTERED this 8th day of February 1984 in Tallahassee, Florida. JAMES E. BRADWELL Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The Oakland Building 2009 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, Florida 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 8th day of February 1984.

Florida Laws (4) 120.57476.184476.194476.214
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BARBER`S BOARD vs MICHAEL HERRINGTON, D/B/A RIBAULT BARBER SHOP, 90-007365 (1990)
Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Filed:Jacksonville, Florida Nov. 26, 1990 Number: 90-007365 Latest Update: Apr. 11, 1991

The Issue Whether the Respondent's licenses, as a barber and for a barbershop in the State of Florida, should be suspended, revoked or otherwise disciplined for alleged violation of Chapter 476, Florida Statutes; violation of Section 476.204(1)(i), Florida Statutes, and Rule 21C-19.012, Florida Administrative Code, by failing to meet the minimum standards in the operation of a barbershop, as follows: Garbage not kept in closed container (Rule 21C-19.011(2)(b). Equipment not kept clean and sanitary (Rule 21C- 19.011(2)(e). Equipment not stored in clean, closed containers or cabinets (Rule 21C-19.011(11)(d).

Findings Of Fact The Respondent is a licensed barber and barbershop owner in the State of Florida, license numbers BB 19606 and BS8827. The Respondent is the owner of Ribault Barbershop, 6712 Van Gundy Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32208. (P-2; T- 8) On July 26, 1990, Gail Hand, a DPR inspector, inspected the Respondent's barbershop. At that time, she found the shelves, fixtures and counter tops at the barber stations were coated with black dust, dirt and hair, which, over time, had been scattered throughout the barbershop. In addition, the Respondent had two (2) combs, a pick and four (4) clipper attachments which were coated with a scum or a dark residue in a dirty liquid in a tray on the counter top. (P-3; T-8-9, 30) During the aforementioned inspection, Ms. Hand also found that the barbering equipment in the Respondent's barbershop, such as combs, brushes and picks, were not stored in a closed container. The Respondent had combs, clipper attachments, scissors, a brush and a pick on the counter top. Ms. Hand found no closed cabinet for storing tools. The Respondent indicated that he was unaware of this requirement. (P-3; T-9-10, 23 and 59) During this inspection, Ms. Hand noted the garbage was not kept in a closed container as required by Board rule. (P-3; T-10-11, 58). The fact that the Respondent's bathroom had an objectionable odor and that the Respondent failed to post the previous inspection sheet were not charged as violations. (P-3; T-10-12, 17-18, 20-21, 37) Ms. Linda Mantovani, another DPR inspector "informally" reinspected the Respondent's barbershop prior to Christmas of 1990. Ms. Mantovani checked the deficiencies Ms. Hand had noted in July of 1990. She found that the Respondent's barbershop still had no closed cabinet for storage of tools. Ms. Mantovani reviewed the inspection report with the Respondent and discussed his correction of the continuing violations. The windowsills and fans were cleaned, and the garbage was kept in a closed container. (T-38, 40-42, 46-47, 50-51)

Recommendation Regarding the last charge, the Respondent indicated that he had received conflicting guidance on this requirement from prior inspectors. It appeared that there may be some confusion about this requirement; however, after the initial inspection, the Respondent clearly was on notice. Because of the Respondent's interest and candor regarding the events and because some of the deficiencies were corrected, the fine proposed by the Department is reduced to $100 per violation. Having considered the foregoing Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, the evidence of record, the candor and demeanor of the witnesses, and the pleadings and arguments of the parties, it is therefore, RECOMMENDED that the Florida Board of Barbers enter a Final Order finding the Respondent guilty as charged in the Administrative Complaint and imposing a $300.00 administrative fine. DONE AND ENTERED this 11th day of April, 1991, in Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. STEPHEN F. DEAN Hearing Officer Division of Administrative Hearings The DeSoto Building 1230 Apalachee Parkway Tallahassee, FL 32399-1550 (904) 488-9675 Filed with the Clerk of the Division of Administrative Hearings this 11th day of April, 1991. COPIES FURNISHED: Myrtle Aase, Executive Director Barbers Board Department of Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Jack McRay, Esq. General Counsel Department of Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Laura P. Gaffney, Esq. Department of Professional Regulation Northwood Centre 1940 North Monroe Street Suite 60 Tallahassee, FL 32399-0792 Michael Herrington 6712 Van Gundy Road Jacksonville, FL 32208

Florida Laws (2) 120.57476.204
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