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* Industry Bulletin – Adoption of 2017 Food Code – Special Processes
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* 2017 FDA Food Code
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Risk Based Inspection Frequency
In order to accommodate the different risks posed by the different processes that occur within a food service establishment, the division has enacted a risk-based inspection frequency program that bases the frequency of inspections for each establishment on the risk the establishment poses.
All public food service establishments regulated by the division are required to have between 1-4 unannounced inspections each year. The number of inspections is based on risk factors and includes the type of food utilized, food preparation methods, and inspection and compliance history. Each of these items have proven to have a direct connection to the occurrence of foodborne illnesses.
The following table shows the risk-based categorization of food service establishments utilized by the division. Additional inspections may be conducted in response to a complaint and/or to ensure compliance. In addition, the division re-evaluates the risk-based category for establishments as needed.
Self-print Licenses for Food & Lodging
The Division of Hotels & Restaurants is transitioning to paperless licenses. Licensees now have the ability to self-print their license(s) electronically through thei
DBPR online account
Self-print licenses are in PDF format and are emailed as an attachment to the email address associated with the DBPR online account. This process significantly reduces the time and expense it would otherwise take to distribute licenses by mail.
License holders can create a DBPR account to manage their food or lodging license. New business owners should begin by applying online, all food and lodging license applications are available through our online services. With an account, owners can perform routine license maintenance through our website, including renewals, renewal invoices, payments, mailing address updates, duplicate licenses and new applications. An account also enables electronic payments via ou
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Human Trafficking Awareness
In 2019 section 509.096 was added to Chapter 509, Florida Statutes. This section requires all public lodging establishments to provide annual training on human trafficking awareness to employees of the establishment who perform housekeeping duties in the rental units or who work at the front desk or reception area where guests check in or check out. The training must be provided for new employees within 60 days after they begin employment in a housekeeping or reception area role, or by January 1, 2021, whichever occurs later. For more information, including the Industry Bulletin
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Important Update to Vacation Rentals – Rental Unit Addresses
The Division of Hotels & Restaurants has made a significant improvement for vacation rental license holders. The Department’s online account service now offers the ability for vacation rental license holders to review and make changes to the rental unit addresses covered by their license. License holders can now log in to add or remove rental units from their vacation rental license at any time, and address changes that are made online will integrate into the Department’s records instantly. This improved functionality is intended to supplant the Form 7010 that the division previously collected from its licensees when processing requests for vacation rental address changes. This improvement simplifies the process of managing a vacation rental license.
If you are a food service or hotel operator and have any additional questions, you may call 850.487.1395 or visit your local District Office. Local district office locations can be foun
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Florida Building Codes and Standards
The Florida Building Commission was transferred to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation on July 1, 2011. Prior to that, the Commission was housed under the Department of Community Affairs.
The Florida Building Commission (Sections 553.76 and 553.77, F.S.) is a 19-member technical body responsible for the development, maintenance and interpretation of the Florida Building Code through a consensus-building process. The members of the Commission are appointed by the Governor and represent architects, engineers, contractors, building owners, insurance, public education, local governments, building and fire officials and persons with disabilities. The Commission also approves products for statewide acceptance and administers the Building Code Training Program.
The Florida Building Code (Section 553.73, F.S.) replaced Florida's patchwork of codes and regulations that were developed, amended, administered and enforced by more than 400 local jurisdictions and state agencies with building code regulation responsibilities. The current Code is a single statewide code based on national model codes and consensus standards, amended for Florida specific needs for the design and construction of buildings. The Code is designed to make the local building process more efficient, increase accountability, bring new and safer products to the market, increase consumer confidence, and better protect the residents of this natural-disaster prone state.
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Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics
The Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics was transferred to the Department of Business and Professional Regulation on October 1, 2011. Prior to that, the Division was housed under the Department of Health.
The Division of Drugs, Devices and Cosmetics safeguards the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of the state of Florida from injury due to the use of adulterated, contaminated, misbranded drugs, drug ingredients and cosmetics by administering the provisions of the Florida Drug and Cosmetic Act (Chapter 499, F.S.). The Program carries out its responsibilities through three bureaus: Compliance & Enforcement, Licensing and Legal.
The Division administratively supports th
Cancer Drug Donation Program
(CDDP). The CDDP was created during the 2006 Legislative Session with the passage of House Bill 371, which was sponsored by Representative Gayle Harrell. The purpose of the CDDP is to provide access to the drugs and supplies used to treat cancer to patients who are uninsured and do not qualify for Medicare, third-party insurance or any other state or federal programs. Section 499.029, F.S., authorizes the donation of cancer drugs and supplies by any person or entity to a participant facility for re-dispensing to an eligible recipient.
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