§ 62-4915. General requirements for licensed premises.

In addition to the special requirements contained in divisions 4, 5, 6 and 7 of this article, each premises licensed under this article shall:

(1)

Conform to all applicable building statutes, codes or ordinances, whether federal, state or local.

(2)

Conform to all applicable fire statutes, codes or ordinances, whether federal, state or local.

(3)

Conform to all applicable health statutes, codes or ordinances, whether federal, state or local.

(4)

Have each and every glass area that faces a public thoroughfare or through which casual passersby can see the materials or activity inside the licensed premises covered over by black paint or other opaque covering; provided that this requirement shall not apply if the uncovered glass area exposes to public view only a lobby or anteroom containing no material or activities of an adult nature. Such lobby or anteroom may contain a reception center or desk and chairs or couches for customers to use while waiting.

(5)

Conform to the requirements of F.S. ch. 381 and the rules and regulations of the state department of health and rehabilitative services made pursuant thereto. Each licensed premises shall be deemed to be a place serving the public for the purpose of sanitary facilities.

(6)

Conform to the following sanitary facilities requirements:

a.

Water supply. The water supply must be adequate, of safe, sanitary quality and from an approved source in accordance with provisions of rule 62-555 F.A.C.

b.

Restrooms. All licensed establishments shall be provided with adequate and conveniently located toilet facilities for the establishment's employees and patrons in accordance with the provisions of F.A.C. chs. 64E-10. All toilet facilities must be of readily cleanable design and be kept clean, in good repair and free from objectionable odors. Restrooms must be vented to the outside of any building, be equipped with mechanical exhaust systems and be well lighted. Floors shall be of impervious, easily cleanable materials. Walls shall be smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable. Toilet tissue shall be provided. Easily cleanable receptacles shall be provided for waste materials, and such receptacles in toilet rooms for women shall be covered. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall have tight fitting self-closing doors. Such doors shall not be left open except during cleaning or maintenance. Toilet rooms shall not open directly into food service or preparation areas (beverage is considered a food). Hand washing signs shall be posted in each toilet room used by employees.

(Code 1979, § 14-252; Ord. No. 01-53, § 3, 9-11-01)