Florida Administrative Code

A current "Environmental Testing Laboratory Certificate" that includes the Laboratory Scope of Accreditation and is issued by the DOH shall be displayed at all times in a prominent place in each certified laboratory. Rulemaking Authority 381.00591, 403.0625(3), 403.863(1), (2) FS…

(1) Applicant and certified laboratories shall participate in a proficiency testing program, also known as Performance Evaluation, from a TNI-accredited provider. The list of accredited Proficiency Testing Providers and the tabular listing of analytes available for proficiency te…

The DOH will renew certifications after receipt of a "Renewal Confirmation of Compliance" and fee, provided the laboratory is maintaining compliance with this chapter. The "Renewal Confirmation of Compliance," DH 1907, 12/16, is incorporated by reference and available by calling …

(1) Toilets and washrooms shall be accessible to the public and employees, when the public place or place of employment is open and operating. (2) The following sanitary practices shall be used for the operation and maintenance of toilets and washrooms in public places and places…

Wherever temporary housing is provided to more than 60 people who are homeless as a result of displacement from their homes either by immigration, natural disaster, or financial hardship, the temporary housing facility shall provide a minimum of 1 toilet, 1 handwashing sink, and …

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(13), 381.006(14) FS. Law Implemented 381.006(6) FS. History-New 10-18-89, Amended 8-7-96, Formerly 10D-10.044, Repealed 12-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0011(13), 381.006(14) FS. Law Implemented 381.006(6) FS. History-New 10-18-89, Amended 8-7-96, Formerly 10D-10.047, Repealed 12-2-15.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Formerly 10D-13.21, Amended 2-21-91, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.008, Amended 6-1-93, 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.021, Repealed 12-29-16.

Unless defined below, terms and phrases have the same definition provided in paragraph 1-201.10(B), Food Code, 2013 Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration, NTISP PB2013-110462 ("Food Code"). The Food Code is incorporated by refere…

(1) Food Supplies - Except as specifically provided in this subsection, the standards for food supplies are governed by Part 3-2 of the Food Code, as incorporated by reference in rule 64E-11.002, F.A.C. (a) Food received or used in food service establishments must be from sources…

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 120.542, 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.24, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.011, Amended 6-1-93, 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.024, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-…

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.25, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.012, Amended 6-1-93, Formerly 10D-13.025, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.26, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.013, Amended 6-1-93, 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.026, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.006, 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.27, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.014, Formerly 10D-13.027, Amended 3-15-98, 7-14-03, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.006, 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.006, 381.0072 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 1-6-81, Formerly 10D-13.28, Amended 2-21-91, 5-12-92, Retained here and Transferred to 7C-4.015, Amended 8-28-96, Formerly 10D-13.028, Amended 3-15-98, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 6-1-93, Formerly 10D-13.0292, Amended 3-15-98, Repealed 9-26-18.

Rulemaking Authority 381.0072 FS. Law Implemented 381.0072 FS. History-New 6-1-93, Formerly 10D-13.0331, Amended 3-15-98, Repealed 9-26-18.

When the department has reasonable cause to suspect possibility of disease transmission from any food service establishment employee, the department shall secure a morbidity history of the suspected employee, or make other such investigation as may be indicated and take appropria…

(1) All managers who are responsible for the storage, preparation, display, and serving of foods to the public must have passed a written certification test which complies with section 509.039, Florida Statutes, within 30 days after the effective date of employment. Those manager…

(1) Sanitation Certificate Required. (a) All food service establishment sanitation certificates expire on September 30. Initial sanitation certificates issued for a period less than a calendar year will be prorated on a quarterly basis, in accordance with section 381.0072(4), F.S…

All mobile food units required to have vehicle identification numbers must submit their vehicle identification number to the department on the application for licensure. The license decal must be affixed to the mobile food unit. Mobile food units must comply with rules 64E-11.001…

(1) Facilities participating in the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Afterschool Meal Program, which are not used for any other food service operation or for multiple USDA Afterschool Meal Programs, shall comply with all applicable sanitary requirements of this chap…

(1) This rule chapter prescribes sanitary practices relating to construction, operation and maintenance of community based residential facilities. If a requirement in this rule chapter conflicts with a specific requirement in any other Florida state licensing agency's rule, then …

For the purpose of this rule, the following words and phrases shall have the meaning indicated: (1) Approved - means acceptable by law. (2) Community Based Residential Facilities - means group care facilities as established under Section 381.006(16), F.S., used as a primary domic…

(1) Water supplies shall be adequate to serve the demands of the facility and shall be constructed, operated and maintained in accordance with requirements of Chapters 62-550 and 62-555 or 64E-8, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.). (a) Routine Testing. Facilities served by a dr…

There are three tiers of food service, each with different minimal requirements based on facility type or the number of residents in care. Only one tier of service as listed in subsections (1)-(3), below, will be applied to any facility. Facilities receiving or providing catered …

(1) The facility shall provide safe and sanitary housing free from objects, materials, and conditions of an environmental origin that constitute a danger to the residents. (2) Floors, walls, ceilings, windows, doors and all appurtenances of the structures shall be of sound constr…

(1) Effective control measures shall be utilized to minimize the presence of rodents, flies, cockroaches and other vectors and vermin on the premises. The primary means of pest control shall be the use of integrated pest management (IPM) systems and tools. IPM tools, such as "Int…

Beds, mattresses and bedding shall be provided and kept in good repair and shall be cleaned regularly. Mattresses and pillows shall have cleanable covers which shall be cleaned between uses by different residents. Sheets, towels and personal clothing shall be washed at least week…

(1) Where laundry facilities are provided, they shall be adequate to ensure an ample quantity of clean clothing, bed linens and towels. Laundry facilities shall be of sound construction and shall be kept clean and in good repair. Adequate space shall be provided for the complete …

(1) Poisonous or toxic substances are to be stored apart from food and other areas that would constitute a hazard to the residents. All containers containing poisonous or toxic substances must be clearly labled to indicate their contents. (2) All toxic, poisonous, and alcoholic s…

(1) All garbage, trash and rubbish shall be collected daily and placed in storage facilities. Garbage shall be removed from storage facilities frequently enough to prevent a sanitary nuisance, as defined in Chapter 386, F.S. Wet garbage shall be collected and stored in impermeabl…

(1) The recreational area shall be safe and free from hazardous conditions. Recreational equipment shall have no jagged or sharp projections or other hazardous construction, and shall be maintained in a structurally sound condition. (2) Outdoor recreational areas shall be well dr…

Rulemaking Authority 404.056(4), (6), 381.006 FS. Law Implemented 404.056(4), 381.006(16) FS. History-New 1-20-08, Repealed 12-29-16.

(1) Animals requiring rabies vaccination under Section 828.30, F.S., must be vaccinated for rabies and their vaccinations must be current at the time of inspection. Proof of rabies vaccination or veterinary certification of vaccination exemption shall be kept on the premises at a…

Rulemaking Authority 381.006(16) FS. Law Implemented 381.006(6), (16), 386 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Formerly 10D-24.21, Amended 8-7-96, Formerly 10D-24.001, Repealed 4-27-15.

Rulemaking Authority 381.006(16) FS. Law Implemented 381.006(6), (16), 386 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Formerly 10D-24.24, Amended 8-7-96, Formerly 10D-24.004, Repealed 4-27-15.

Rulemaking Authority 381.006(5), 381.0086 FS. Law Implemented 381.0081 FS. History-New 1-1-77, Amended 10-7-84, Formerly 10D-25.51, Amended 8-6-92, 11-17-94, Formerly 10D-25.051, Repealed 12-29-16.

As used in this chapter, the following meanings shall apply: (1) "Barracks" - A large building used for temporary occupancy and synonymous with the term dormitory. (2) "Common areas" - That portion of a migrant labor camp or residential migrant housing not included within private…

(1) Notice of Construction. Any and each person who is planning to construct, enlarge, remodel and occupy, or use a migrant labor camp or residential migrant housing or to convert a property for use or occupancy as a migrant labor camp or residential migrant housing shall give no…

(1) Standards. Before any person establishes, operates, or allows occupancy of a migrant labor camp or residential migrant housing, the operator shall ensure that the camp or housing complies with the minimum standards of construction, sanitation, and, equipment established in Se…

The following application fees for migrant labor camp and residential migrant housing operations shall be assessed annually, with the exception of those facilities meeting the criteria in subsection (4), of this rule: (1) Camps or housing with facilities for 5 to 50 occupants: $1…

(1) All sites shall be well drained, free from standing water, and maintained to inhibit the breeding of mosquitoes. Natural sinkholes, swamps, pools, or other surface collections of water are not allowed within 200 feet of the periphery of the outermost building, unless such qui…

(1) Buildings and structures of migrant labor camps and residential migrant housing shall be weather-tight and shall provide protection from the elements. Steps, porches, hallways and other means of egress shall be sturdy and safe. At least one-half of the floor area of private l…

(1) An approved or permitted supply of potable water under pressure that conforms with the requirements of Chapters 62-550, 62-555, and 62-560, or 64E-8, F.A.C., shall be available at all times during occupancy in each migrant labor camp and residential migrant housing for drinki…

(1) Garbage shall be retained in cleanable, watertight receptacles of impervious material which are provided with tight fitting covers suitable to protect the contents from flies, insects, rodents and other animals. Receptacles shall be provided in sufficient quantity to store ga…

(1) All empty pesticide containers shall be securely placed in a plastic bag and properly disposed into a garbage receptacle or in accordance with EPA pesticide disposal guidelines found at: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/regulating/disposal.htm, or disposed of according to the la…