Licensing and Inspection Requirements (Ch. 61C-1; Department of Business and Professional Regulation)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 61C-1.002
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 61C-1.002
Rule Title: Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL REGULATION
Division:
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
Chapter:
GENERAL
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
10/20/2024
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority 509.032 , 509.241 , 509.2112 FS. Law Implemented 213.0535 , 509.032 , 509.102 , 509.221 , 509.241 , 509.242 , 509.251 , 559.79 , 509.2112 , 509.013 , 509.096 FS. History–New 1-20-63, Amended 9-19-63, 5-20-64, 2-23-66, 8-9-68, 2-4-71, 10-18-71, Repromulgated 12-18-74, Amended 9-1-83, 10-1-83, Formerly 7C-1.02, Amended 1-30-90, 12-31-90, 2-27-92, 6-15-92, Formerly 7C-1.002, Amended 3-31-94, 3-15-95, 10-9-95, 9-25-96, 5-11-98, 9-9-03, 1-1-13, 7-4-13, 7-1-14, 11-20-14, 12-28-15, 2-24-16, 7-11-16, 12-28-16, 7-16-17, 9-2-18, 2-18-21, 11-28-21, 12-5-22, 6-25-23, 5-5-24, 10-20-24.
References in this version:
Ref-00895 DBPR Form HR 5021-103, SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION
Ref-07063 5022-015 Food Service Inspection Report
Ref-12471 DBPR HR-5021-029 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Temporary Event Vendor Receipt, Application and Inspection
Ref-14778 DBPR HR-5022-014_Lodging Inspection Report
Ref-14782 DBPR HR-7027 – Division of Hotels and Restaurants Application for Public Lodging Establishment License
Ref-15335 DBPR HR 7032 – Attestation for HUD Exclusion from Public Lodging Establishment License
Ref-16471 HR-7037 Request for Exemption from Creating and Maintaining a Division Online Service Account
Ref-16809 DBPR HR-7005, Plan Review for Fixed Public Food Service Establishment
Ref-16810 DBPR HR-7006- Plan Review for Mobile Public Food Service Establishment
Ref-16811 DBPR HR-7028- Application for Vacation Rental or Timeshare Project License
Ref-16812 DBPR HR-7030- Application for Fixed Public Food Service Establishment License with Plan Review
Ref-16813 DBPR HR-7031- Application for Mobile Public Food Service Establishment License with Plan Review
Ref-16814 DBPR HR-7035- Application for Fixed Public Food Service Establishment License
Ref-16815 DBPR HR-7036- Application for Mobile Public Food Service Establishment License
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
10/20/2024
Correction
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
7/30/2024
Vol. 50/148
Proposed
61C-1.002
To revise seven forms adopted by reference.
7/8/2024
Vol. 50/132
Development
61C-1.002
To revise seven forms adopted by reference.
7/3/2024
Vol. 50/130
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
05/05/2024
Proposed
61C-1.002
To clarify requirements related to the implementation of
Chapter 2023-48 and
Chapter 2023-211, Laws of Florida, and adopt updated forms by reference.
2/27/2024
Vol. 50/40
Development
61C-1.002
To clarify requirements related to the implementation of
Chapter 2023-48 and
Chapter 2023-211, Laws of Florida, and adopt updated forms by reference.
12/12/2023
Vol. 49/239
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
06/25/2023
Proposed
61C-1.002
The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to incorporate a new form and an updated form by reference.
4/25/2023
Vol. 49/80
Development
61C-1.002
The purpose and effect of this rulemaking is to incorporate a new form and an updated form by reference.
2/6/2023
Vol. 49/24
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
12/05/2022
Proposed
61C-1.002
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendment is to update and revise Rule 61C-1.002, F.A.C., to clarify existing language and adopt updated forms by reference.
9/20/2022
Vol. 48/183
Development
61C-1.002
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments are to update and revise Rule 61C-1.002, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, incorporate updated forms by reference, and remove unnecessary language.
2/10/2022
Vol. 48/28
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
11/28/2021
Correction
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
10/5/2021
Vol. 47/193
Proposed
61C-1.002
To adopt a new inspection form that was impacted by the creation of s. 509.096, F.S.
9/8/2021
Vol. 47/174
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt a new inspection form that was impacted by the creation of s. 509.096, F.S.
7/22/2021
Vol. 47/141
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
02/18/2021
Proposed
61C-1.002
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule amendments is to update and revise Rule 61C-1.002, F.A.C., to clarify existing language, incorporate forms by reference, and remove unnecessary language.
11/30/2020
Vol. 46/231
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt updated application forms that were impacted by: the removal of language stating the division would issue and mail printed license copies; the addition of language providing instructions for customer self-printing ....
11/4/2020
Vol. 46/216
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
09/02/2018
Proposed
61C-1.002
To adopt a new lodging application packet to improve clarity and function and reduce the number of pages by 2.
7/11/2018
Vol. 44/134
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt a new lodging application packet to improve clarity and function and reduce the number of pages by 2.
6/27/2018
Vol. 44/125
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
07/16/2017
Proposed
61C-1.002
To adopt new application forms that were impacted by the plan review fee removal and forms with other minor changes.
5/23/2017
Vol. 43/100
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt new application forms that were impacted by the plan review fee removal and forms with other minor changes.
5/5/2017
Vol. 43/88
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
12/28/2016
Proposed
61C-1.002
To assign the risk level of one to the culinary education programs.
10/26/2016
Vol. 42/209
Development
61C-1.002
To amend the culinary education programs’ risk level to level 1.
9/28/2016
Vol. 42/189
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received an Emergency Variance on August 22, 2016 from Grab and Go Home Cooking, LLC located in Tallahassee “(1) to re- open its doors: (2) to “grandfather” Grab and Go into the restaurant industry due to ....
9/20/2016
Vol. 42/183
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance from Grab and Go Home Cooking, LLC located in Tallahassee “(1) to re- open its doors: (2) to “grandfather” Grab and Go into the restaurant industry due to that fact that Domino’s Pizza was allowed to ....
9/7/2016
Vol. 42/174
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
07/11/2016
Correction
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
5/18/2016
Vol. 42/97
Correction
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
5/17/2016
Vol. 42/96
Proposed
61C-1.002
To add the new license type for the culinary education programs, adopt updated applications and remove obsolete term usage.
5/9/2016
Vol. 42/90
Development
61C-1.002
To add the new license type for the Culinary Education Programs and adopt the license application.
4/5/2016
Vol. 42/66
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
02/24/2016
Correction
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
1/26/2016
Vol. 42/16
Correction
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
1/21/2016
Vol. 42/13
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
12/28/2015
Proposed
61C-1.002
To adopt current applications and conform to Food Code terminology.
12/17/2015
Vol. 41/243
Proposed
61C-1.002
To implement
Chapter 2015-143 Laws of Florida.
10/23/2015
Vol. 41/207
Development
61C-1.002
To implement
Chapter 2015-143 Laws of Florida.
9/4/2015
Vol. 41/173
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt current applications and conform to Food Code terminology.
4/7/2015
Vol. 41/67
Variances
61C-1.002
On November 18, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Pink's Hot Dog Cart located in Miami. The above ....
12/23/2014
Vol. 40/247
Variances
61C-1.002
On November 17, 2014 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Nathan's at Miami Seaquarium located in Miami. ....
12/23/2014
Vol. 40/247
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Pink's Hot Dog Cart at Miami Seaquarium located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....
12/2/2014
Vol. 40/232
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from Nathan's at Miami Seaquarium located in Miami. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....
12/2/2014
Vol. 40/232
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
11/20/2014
Proposed
61C-1.002
......
To implement sections 1-6 of
chapter 2014-133, Laws of Florida, by incorporating the new “timeshare project” public lodging establishment license classification into the rules that currently apply to vacation rentals and ....
9/3/2014
Vol. 40/171
Development
61C-1.002
......
To implement sections 1-6 of
chapter 2014-133, Laws of Florida, by incorporating the new “timeshare project” public lodging establishment license classification into the rules that currently apply to vacation rentals.
7/23/2014
Vol. 40/142
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
07/01/2014
Change
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
4/9/2014
Vol. 40/69
Proposed
61C-1.002
To adopt a risk-based inspection frequency for public food service establishments and adopt updated temporary event application forms.
3/4/2014
Vol. 40/43
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt updated temporary event application forms.
1/23/2014
Vol. 40/15
Variances
61C-1.002
On August 16, 2013 the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from George's Dainty Del located in Pensacola. The ....
9/3/2013
Vol. 39/171
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for Subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)(2), Florida Administrative Code from George's Dainty Del located in Pensacola. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....
8/20/2013
Vol. 39/162
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
07/04/2013
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt a risk-based inspection frequency for public food service establishments.
7/1/2013
Vol. 39/127
Proposed
61C-1.002
To adopt the newest version of the licensing applications and inspection forms.
5/1/2013
Vol. 39/85
Development
61C-1.002
To adopt the newest version of the licensing applications and inspection forms.
3/22/2013
Vol. 39/57
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
01/01/2013
Change
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
11/9/2012
Vol. 38/69
Proposed
61C-1.002
The proposed rule will update the rule to reflect changes made to
Chapter 509, FS, by Laws of Florida
Chapter 2008-055 and Laws of Florida
Chapter 2011-119, and the deregulation of roominghouses by Laws of Florida
Chapter ....
8/31/2012
Vol. 38/35
Development
61C-1.002
......
The proposed rule development will update the rule to reflect the deregulation of roominghouses by
Chapter 2012-165, Laws of Florida, and correct subsection citations within Rule 61C-1.008, F.A.C.
6/8/2012
Vol. 38/23
Variances
61C-1.002
On March 2, 2012, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from BBQ Carts 1, 2 & 3 located in Pensacola, FL. The ....
4/6/2012
Vol. 38/14
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from BBQ Cart 1, 2 and 3, Pensacola, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....
3/16/2012
Vol. 38/11
Development
61C-1.002
The proposed rule development will update the rule to reflect changes made to
Chapter 509, F.S., by Laws of Florida,
Chapter 2008-055 and Laws of Florida
Chapter 2011-119. The proposed rule will also update licensing requirements ....
1/6/2012
Vol. 38/01
Variances
61C-1.002
On November 17, 2011, the Division of Hotels and Restaurants received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Nauti-Dawgs located in St. Petersburg. The ....
12/22/2011
Vol. 37/51
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Nauti-Dawgs, St. Petersburg, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be ....
12/2/2011
Vol. 37/48
Variances
61C-1.002
On May 5, 2011, the Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from The Hot Dog Stop LLC located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses ....
6/10/2011
Vol. 37/23
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from The Hot Dog Stop LLC located in Orlando. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....
5/20/2011
Vol. 37/20
Variances
61C-1.002
that on January 26, 2011 the Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Carlos Renta located in Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses ....
3/11/2011
Vol. 37/10
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code from Carlos Renta Mobile Unit, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....
2/11/2011
Vol. 37/06
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance on October 21, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from East Plaza #1 through 4, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses ....
12/10/2010
Vol. 36/49
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received a Petition for a Routine Variance on October 7, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code from Evey’s Mobile Soft Serve Palace, Melbourne, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. ....
11/12/2010
Vol. 36/45
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received a Petition for an Emergency Variance on October 8, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from East Plaza #5, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements ....
11/12/2010
Vol. 36/45
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from East Plaza #1, 2, 3 & 4, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle ....
11/5/2010
Vol. 36/44
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code from East Plaza #5, Miami, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be a vehicle ....
10/22/2010
Vol. 36/42
Variances
61C-1.002
a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Evey’s Mobile Soft Serve Palace, Melbourne, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing ....
10/22/2010
Vol. 36/42
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received an Emergency Variance petition on February 18, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Roger Dean Stadium-Hot Dog #1, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement ....
3/12/2010
Vol. 36/10
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received an Emergency Variance request for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Roger Dean Stadium-Island Grill, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....
3/12/2010
Vol. 36/10
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received a Petition for a Routine Variance on January 12, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Brat Cart 2, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a ....
3/12/2010
Vol. 36/10
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received a Petition for a Routine Variance on January 12, 2010 for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., F.A.C., from Brat Cart 1, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a ....
3/12/2010
Vol. 36/10
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Rogen Dean Stadium-Hot Dog #1, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....
3/5/2010
Vol. 36/09
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Rogen Dean Stadium-Island Grill, Jupiter, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....
3/5/2010
Vol. 36/09
Variances
61C-1.002
a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Brat Cart 1, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirements that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be a vehicle ....
1/29/2010
Vol. 36/04
Variances
61C-1.002
a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Brat Cart 2, Jacksonville, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be a vehicle ....
1/29/2010
Vol. 36/04
Variances
61C-1.002
The Department received a Petition on November 24, 2009 for an Emergency Variance for paragraph 61C-1.002(5)(a), (2), Florida Administrative Codes, from Florida Fast Food Network in Winter Park. The above referenced F.A.C. ....
12/24/2009
Vol. 35/51
Variances
61C-1.002
an Emergency Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Florida Fast Food Network, Winter Park, FL. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing ....
12/11/2009
Vol. 35/49
Variances
61C-1.002
The department received a Petition on June 26, 2009 for a routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Vend PSL located in Port St. Lucie. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the ....
8/28/2009
Vol. 35/34
Variances
61C-1.002
The department received a Petition on June 26, 2009 for a ROUTINE Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Vend PSL located in Port St. Lucie. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the ....
8/7/2009
Vol. 35/31
Variances
61C-1.002
a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Vend PSL located in Port St. Lucie. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food dispensing vehicle be ....
7/24/2009
Vol. 35/29
Variances
61C-1.002
The department received a petition on March 23, 2009, for an EMERGENCY Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Adventure Landing Dippin Dots located in Jacksonville. The above referenced ....
5/29/2009
Vol. 35/21
Variances
61C-1.002
an EMERGENCY Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Adventure Landing Dippin Dots located in Jacksonville. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....
4/10/2009
Vol. 35/14
Variances
61C-1.002
A Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Street Corner Dogs Hot Dog Cart located in Neptune Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....
3/13/2009
Vol. 35/10
Variances
61C-1.002
a Routine Variance for subparagraph 61C-1.002(5)(a)2., Florida Administrative Code, from Street Corner Dogs Hot Dog Cart located in Neptune Beach. The above referenced F.A.C. addresses the requirement that a mobile food ....
2/13/2009
Vol. 35/06
Development
61C-1.001
......
The proposed rule development will update the rule to reflect changes made to
Chapter 509, F.S., by Laws of Florida
Chapter 2008-055. The proposed rule will also update specific requirements in the rule for consistency with ....
7/18/2008
Vol. 34/29
Withdrawal
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
3/14/2008
Vol. 34/11
Development
61C-1.002
The purpose and effect of the proposed rule development is to change the license renewal dates for public food service and public lodging establishments and delete reference to an incorporated form that is no longer needed ....
10/26/2007
Vol. 33/43
Final
61C-1.002
Licensing and Inspection Requirements
Effective:
09/09/2003