Violation Code: 51-15-4

Legal Reference

61C-1.002(5)(b) FAC: (5)(b) Seating establishments are classified as those public food service establishments that provide and maintain accommodations for consumption of food on the premises or under the control of the establishment. The operator of the establishment is responsible is responsible for providing the number of seats available to the public to the division prior to licensing. Prior to making any changes to the number of seats provided which affect the license fee, fire safety, or the wastewater disposal system, the operator must report the change to the division by submitting DBPR Form HR 5021-103, SEATING CHANGE EVALUATION, effective 2008 October 22, or any other document obtained from the local authority having jurisdiction that provides proof the operator obtained approval for the change. A change in the number of seats is not valid until approved by the division. License fees related to a seating change are not due until the license is renewed, unless the seating change is part of a license application.