Bill L. Veach , Director
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
1940 North Monroe Street
Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011
Phone: 850.487.1395
Fax: 850.488.1514
Division of Hotels and Restaurants
Public Food Service
Forms and Publications
All information on this page is current and was last reviewed by the division on November 18, 2009.
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FOOD SERVICE
Alternative Operating Procedure (AOP) Application - Word / Fill-in PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-049, is a content guide for public food service establishment operators to use to apply for an alternative operating procedure for minimum bare hand contact provided in the US Food and Drug Administration Food Code, Section 3-301.11. This form is meant to be a guide for proper application of an AOP, but is not required. The division will accept an AOP application in another format as long as all pertinent information is provided. (October 15, 2009)
Alternative Operating Procedure Checklist - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-056, form used by Division of Hotels and Restaurants' inspectors to record compliance with alternative procedure for minimum bare hand contact provided in the US Food and Drug Administration Food Code, Section 3-301.11. (December 15, 2008)
Boil Water Notice Guidelines - PDF
This special bulletin was developed in cooperation with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and Florida Department of Health to provide procedures observed while a “BOIL WATER NOTICE” is in effect. (October 18, 2007)
Catering Brochure – PDF
DBPR Form HR 5030-037, Guide to Public Food Service Establishment Catering Establishments, a brochure explaining licensing requirements for caterers.
Commissary Notification - Word / Fill-in PDF
Form DBPR HR-7022. A commissary is a commercial establishment which provides required services to the mobile food dispensing vehicle. All mobile food dispensing vehicles must use a commissary. At a minimum, the commissary provides for acquisition of potable water and the disposal of wastewater. The division is unable to approve plans for mobile food dispensing vehicles or hot dog carts without this form. For more information regarding plan review, see our plan review index or our APPLY link.
Comments Sheet - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-042, sample of addendum form that may accompany public food service and lodging inspection forms.
(December 7, 2006)Food Recovery Resource Guide - PDF
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services guide to organizations that have indicated their interest in participating in the Food Recovery Program, to provide surplus or excess canned or perishable food for the needy or collect and transport food to such organizations.
Food Service Inspection Report - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-015, sample of form used by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants to record inspections at public food service establishments. (Revised October 1, 2009)
Industry Guidelines for Preventing Contamination from Hands - PDF
We are updating this form. Please contact us if you have questions about preventing contamination from hands.
DBPR Form HR 5030-090, brochure explaining methods for protection of ready-to-eat foods from hand contamination, provided by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Licensing Forms
This page contains helpful information about plan review. To apply for a plan review using a paper application, please click this APPLY link.
New Operator's Training Guide - PDF
This guide was developed to provide new operators important information about operating a public food service establishment licensed by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants.
Risk Factors and Food Code Interventions - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-089, a guide to important food preparation practices and behaviors that increase the chance of foodborne illness. (March 20, 2008)
Safe Handling of Gyros - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-098, a guide available to restaurants that serve gyros to ensure proper and safe preparation and handling. (July 20, 2009)
Safe Restaurant Operations Brochure - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5030-097, a brochure containing important information about protecting customers and operating a restaurant in a safe and legal way. (August 2008)
Seating Change Evaluation – Word / Fill-in PDF
DBPR From HR 5021-103, a form to be completed by public food service establishments requesting an increase in seating capacity. Completion of this form by local authorities ensures that sewage and fire safety are evaluated before expanding operations. This is not a required form as the division will accept this in another format as long as all pertinent information is provided. (October 22, 2008)
Stop Sale Order - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-043, sample of the form used by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants to stop the sale of unsafe foods at public food service establishments. (November 12, 2001)
Temporary Food Service Event Brochure - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5030-034, informational guide for sponsors and vendors participating in temporary food service events in Florida. (January 28, 2009)
Thermometer Calibration Guide - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5030-062, informational guide for use and calibration of food thermometers. (December 11, 2007)
Time as a Public Health Control Application - Word / Fill-in PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-090, is a content guide and sample application for public food service establishment operators to use in developing a written plan to apply time as a public health control for potentially hazardous foods as provided in the US Food and Drug Administration Food Code, Section 3-501.19. This form is meant to be guide for proper application of time alone, but is not required. The division will accept this in another format as long as all pertinent information is provided. (October 15, 2009)
Vibrio vulnificus and Raw Oysters: Are you at risk? - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5025-409, Division of Hotels and Restaurants' brochure concerning bacteria derived from raw oysters. (2002 June 04)
LICENSING INSPECTION CHECKLISTS
Fixed Public Food Service Opening/Licensing Inspection Checklist - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5024-017, helpful checklist for operators of new establishments to ensure they are ready for opening inspection.
Fixed Public Food Service Remodel Inspection Checklist - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5024-018, helpful checklist for operators of remodeled establishments to ensure they are ready for inspection.
Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle Opening/Licensing Inspection Checklist - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5024-027, helpful checklist for operators of mobile food dispensing vehicles to ensure they are ready for licensing inspection.
Hot Dog Cart Opening/Licensing Inspection Checklist - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5024-037, helpful checklist for operators of hot dog cart to ensure they are ready for licensing inspection.
HAZARD ANALYSIS AND CRITICAL CONTROL POINT (HACCP)
HACCP Overview - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5024-062 is an annotated index of the HACCP collection. (January 31, 2002)
HACCP The Process Approach - PDF
This two page text from the US Food and Drug Administration, Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, is an overview of the HACCP process.
Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points: Basic HACCP - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5025-754, Division of Hotels and Restaurants' brochure. (August 6, 1999)
Guide to Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points: Operational HACCP - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5030-030, Division of Hotels and Restaurants' brochure. (January 13, 2004)
Good Retail Practices - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-086, these activities are necessary for compliance with the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) Food Code and are necessary in order to develop a food safety system based upon HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point). (October 03, 2001)
HACCP Chart Instructions - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5122-085, instructions for completing HACCP Chart below (February 12, 2004)
HACCP Chart - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-085, chart available to establishment operators for recording food temperatures during various stages of operation. (November 4, 2009)
HACCP Plan Verification - PDF
DBPR Form HR 5022-082, sample of form used by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants to verify Hazard Analysis/Critical Control Points plans in public food service establishments. (September 19, 2001)