The City of Rogers operates under the Council-Administrator form of government. The five-member City Council is composed of the Mayor (two-year term) and four Council Members (four-year terms). City departments include: Administration, Engineering, Finance, Fire, Information Systems, Liquor, Plan. Restaurants near Will Rogers State Historic Park: (1.83 mi) Forma (1.85 mi) R+D Kitchen (2.78 mi) Tar & Roses (2.76 mi) Burger Lounge (3.80 mi) Diddy Riese Cookies; View all restaurants near Will Rogers State Historic Park on Tripadvisor $.
In 1949, Lake Loramie became the possession of the newly created Ohio Department of Natural Resources and has been maintained as a state park since. Natural Features Although difficult to imagine, Ohio at one time had more than two-thirds of its surface covered by massive sheets of ice as much as a mile thick in places. Source: The Rogers Park, Anchorage, AK crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. Source: The Rogers Park, Chicago, IL crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2018. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes.
Food Protection FAQ
Answer: Any food sold to the public that requires temperature control to remain safe must be permitted by the Arkansas Department of Health. Examples of food service establishments include but are not limited to restaurants, bars, daycares, schools, grocery stores, convenience stores, bed and breakfast, hotels/ motels, mobile units and concession stands. The Health Department regulates food safety to ensure that the food being sold is wholesome and represented honestly.
Q: How do I get a Food Service Permit?
Answer: To become a permitted facility the establishment must first be approved by this agency. A Plan Review of the facility is required If the facility is new, or being remodeled. Information on plan review can be obtained from your local county health unit. If you are buying an existing business check with your Local County Health Unit to determine if a plan review will be required.
Q: Where do I send my permit fee?
Answer: If you are a currently permitted food service with a valid food service permit you will be automatically billed on an annual basis for your new permit.
NOTE: We cannot receive payment before you are billed.
Remit check or money order along with your bill or customer number to:
Arkansas Department of Health
Environmental Health, Slot 29
4815 West Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72205
Pay Online Here
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| Online Permit Renewal Form |
Answer: A retail food plan review must be submitted for review. Our Environmental Health Specialist located in your county health unit is available for questions.
A plumbing review is required for new facilities and for remodeled facilities with new or relocated plumbing. Our Protective Health Codes Branch should be contacted at 501-661-2678 for an appointment. Protective Health Codes will coordinate the appointment with the Food Protection Branch. A plan review fee is required equaling 1% of the total estimated cost, not less than $50 and not to exceed $500. Once your facility is open you will be billed annually for your $35 permit fee.
NOTE: The first year you will be responsible for the plan review fee and the permit fee.
Q: What do I need to include on the plan review cost estimate worksheet?
Answer: Any costs associated with construction or remodeling or purchase of the food establishment need to be included. The cost of plumbing installation, repair or remodel and the cost of any equipment to be utilized in the food service establishment should also be included.
Q: I am adding menu items to my store. Do I need to apply for a new permit before making these additions?
Answer: You do not need a new permit to add food to your menu. However, you should contact our Environmental Health Specialist located in your County Health Unit.
Answer: A vehicle mounted food service establishment designed to readily movable and approved to travel highways and waterways that is a self-contained retail food establishment with permanently mounted freshwater and waste tanks.
Q: What is required to permit a mobile food unit?
Answer: You must submit a retail food plan review to the Arkansas Department of Health, Environmental Health Protection Branch. The plans should include ceiling, wall and floor schedules, service area information, door and window specifications menu, Standard Operating Procedures, and Equipment schedules.
Q: What is the definition of a push cart?
Answer: A non-self-propelled vehicle equipped with permanently mounted freshwater and waste holding tanks. Food products prepared on and served from such units are limited to non-potentially hazardous foods or frankfurters that that are commissary wrapped. The unit must be capable of holding food at proper temperatures and must operate.
Q: How many times per year are food service facilities inspected in the State of Arkansas?
Answer: Food service facilities are inspected based on the type of operation. Facilities considered to be low frequency are inspected once per year and include facilities that prepare limited amounts of non-potentially hazardous foods or sells prepackaged foods that require temperature control such as milk or lunchmeat. Medium frequency facilities are inspected twice per year, the food is cooked and served and is disposed of at the end of the four hour holding period. High frequency facilities are inspected three times per year, these facilities cook and serve foods that are cooled and reheated for later service.
Q: Why does the health department not require glove usage in food service facilities?
Answer: The Regulation does not allow bare hand contact with ready to eat food however it does not require glove usage. Gloves or utensils may be used to prevent bare hand contact with food that is ready to eat.
Q: Are food permits transferable?
Answer: Food permits are not transferable to a new owner or a new location.
Q: Can I prepare food in another person's approved kitchen under their permit?
Answer: No. While you may operate in another person's approved kitchen with a permission letter, you must still maintain your own food establishment/ manufacturing permit.
Q: Is certified food manager training required to operate a food establishment?
Answer: Yes. Effective, September 7th, 2019, the Rules Pertaining to Retail Food Establishments require that all facilities have at least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who have passed a test that is part of an accredited program.
(Note: Retail Food Establishments operating prior to the effective date of this rule have 1 year (September 7th, 2020) to comply. This section does not apply to certain types of retail food establishments whose business model has a low risk of causing, or contributing to, foodborne illness based on the nature of the operation and extent of food preparation. Including retail food establishments that only provide commercially prepackaged foods or retail food establishments that provide only low risk, non-time/temperature control for safety foods as determined by the Arkansas Department of Health.)
Q: How can I get a temporary permit and what are the requirements?
Answer: Temporary Permits are limited to operating for a period of less than or equal to fourteen (14) consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. Temporary Food Guideline
For information on obtaining a temporary permit, please contact your Local County Health Unit.
Q: Are fairs and carnival food units or establishments inspected?
Answer: Yes, our Environmental Health Specialist located in the local county's Health Department inspects food units at fairs and carnivals.
Q: I want to cater food from home, what do I need to do?
Answer: To legally sell potentially hazardous food from your home you are required to be permitted by the Arkansas Department of Health unless covered under the cottage food guideline (contact your local health unit for the guideline). All raw, ice, beverages, or ingredient for sale in whole or in part for human consumption must be prepared in a facility licensed and inspected by the Arkansas Department of Health. This includes everything from snow cones to chicken and steaks. Prepackaged foods that do not require refrigeration such as chips, candy bars, canned/ bottled beverages that are sold unopened may be sold without a permit from Department of Health. However some cities and counties may require a license. If you have questions or need more information, please contact our Environmental Health Specialist at your local health unit.
Answer: Act 72 of 2010 defines a 'Cottage food production operation' as food items produced in a person's home that are non-potentially hazardous foods such as bakery products, candy, fruit butter, jams, and jellies. Only these 5 products are covered in ACT 72 and are the only products allowed to be sold under ACT 72 of 2010. Cottage food items can only be sold direct from the manufacturer to the consumer either from the site where the food is made, a farmer's market, a county fair, or a special event.
Q: I want to replace my 3 compartment sink with a dishwasher is this o.k.
Answer: No. Arkansas Department of Health regulations minimum requirement is that food establishments be equipped with a 3-compartment sink (4-301.12). The use of mechanical dishwashers is accepted as an addition to the minimum requirement.
Q: Am I allowed to do my own plumbing in my retail food establishment?
Answer: No. Only a licensed plumber may install plumbing in a food establishment as according to Section 5.201.11.
Q: Can my organization sell baked goods at a fundraiser?
Answer: Yes. Baked goods and the regulations concerning them can be found in the cottage food guideline (contact your local health unit for the guideline).
Q: Can I sell my homemade candies at a convenience store or local market?
Rogers Park State Dating Laws
Answer: Not unless you have a permitted kitchen. The sale of homemade candies can be allowed directly to the consumer by following the cottage food guideline (contact your local health unit for the guideline).
Q: I would like to sell my homemade salsa or pepper sauce, but they are not covered under the cottage food laws. How do I go about getting a permit to sell these products?
Answer: For more information on permitting your facility contact the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2171.
General rules that apply to all Hillsborough County Conservation Parks and Nature Preserves
- All plants and animals are protected. No hunting is allowed. Where fishing is allowed, you must follow state regulations.
- Pets must be restrained on a hand-held leash, and their poop must be scooped and disposed in the trash
- Please stay on marked trails. Bikes, horses, and campfires are only allowed in specified areas in certain parks and preserves. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed. If you have an emergency or witness illegal activities, call 911.
For a complete list of Hillsborough County park ordinances and laws please see Municode Chapter 38.
Have questions? Call us at (813) 672-7876
Before you go
| Downloads |
| Online Permit Renewal Form |
Answer: A retail food plan review must be submitted for review. Our Environmental Health Specialist located in your county health unit is available for questions.
A plumbing review is required for new facilities and for remodeled facilities with new or relocated plumbing. Our Protective Health Codes Branch should be contacted at 501-661-2678 for an appointment. Protective Health Codes will coordinate the appointment with the Food Protection Branch. A plan review fee is required equaling 1% of the total estimated cost, not less than $50 and not to exceed $500. Once your facility is open you will be billed annually for your $35 permit fee.
NOTE: The first year you will be responsible for the plan review fee and the permit fee.
Q: What do I need to include on the plan review cost estimate worksheet?
Answer: Any costs associated with construction or remodeling or purchase of the food establishment need to be included. The cost of plumbing installation, repair or remodel and the cost of any equipment to be utilized in the food service establishment should also be included.
Q: I am adding menu items to my store. Do I need to apply for a new permit before making these additions?
Answer: You do not need a new permit to add food to your menu. However, you should contact our Environmental Health Specialist located in your County Health Unit.
Answer: A vehicle mounted food service establishment designed to readily movable and approved to travel highways and waterways that is a self-contained retail food establishment with permanently mounted freshwater and waste tanks.
Q: What is required to permit a mobile food unit?
Answer: You must submit a retail food plan review to the Arkansas Department of Health, Environmental Health Protection Branch. The plans should include ceiling, wall and floor schedules, service area information, door and window specifications menu, Standard Operating Procedures, and Equipment schedules.
Q: What is the definition of a push cart?
Answer: A non-self-propelled vehicle equipped with permanently mounted freshwater and waste holding tanks. Food products prepared on and served from such units are limited to non-potentially hazardous foods or frankfurters that that are commissary wrapped. The unit must be capable of holding food at proper temperatures and must operate.
Q: How many times per year are food service facilities inspected in the State of Arkansas?
Answer: Food service facilities are inspected based on the type of operation. Facilities considered to be low frequency are inspected once per year and include facilities that prepare limited amounts of non-potentially hazardous foods or sells prepackaged foods that require temperature control such as milk or lunchmeat. Medium frequency facilities are inspected twice per year, the food is cooked and served and is disposed of at the end of the four hour holding period. High frequency facilities are inspected three times per year, these facilities cook and serve foods that are cooled and reheated for later service.
Q: Why does the health department not require glove usage in food service facilities?
Answer: The Regulation does not allow bare hand contact with ready to eat food however it does not require glove usage. Gloves or utensils may be used to prevent bare hand contact with food that is ready to eat.
Q: Are food permits transferable?
Answer: Food permits are not transferable to a new owner or a new location.
Q: Can I prepare food in another person's approved kitchen under their permit?
Answer: No. While you may operate in another person's approved kitchen with a permission letter, you must still maintain your own food establishment/ manufacturing permit.
Q: Is certified food manager training required to operate a food establishment?
Answer: Yes. Effective, September 7th, 2019, the Rules Pertaining to Retail Food Establishments require that all facilities have at least one employee that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who have passed a test that is part of an accredited program.
(Note: Retail Food Establishments operating prior to the effective date of this rule have 1 year (September 7th, 2020) to comply. This section does not apply to certain types of retail food establishments whose business model has a low risk of causing, or contributing to, foodborne illness based on the nature of the operation and extent of food preparation. Including retail food establishments that only provide commercially prepackaged foods or retail food establishments that provide only low risk, non-time/temperature control for safety foods as determined by the Arkansas Department of Health.)
Q: How can I get a temporary permit and what are the requirements?
Answer: Temporary Permits are limited to operating for a period of less than or equal to fourteen (14) consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration. Temporary Food Guideline
For information on obtaining a temporary permit, please contact your Local County Health Unit.
Q: Are fairs and carnival food units or establishments inspected?
Answer: Yes, our Environmental Health Specialist located in the local county's Health Department inspects food units at fairs and carnivals.
Q: I want to cater food from home, what do I need to do?
Answer: To legally sell potentially hazardous food from your home you are required to be permitted by the Arkansas Department of Health unless covered under the cottage food guideline (contact your local health unit for the guideline). All raw, ice, beverages, or ingredient for sale in whole or in part for human consumption must be prepared in a facility licensed and inspected by the Arkansas Department of Health. This includes everything from snow cones to chicken and steaks. Prepackaged foods that do not require refrigeration such as chips, candy bars, canned/ bottled beverages that are sold unopened may be sold without a permit from Department of Health. However some cities and counties may require a license. If you have questions or need more information, please contact our Environmental Health Specialist at your local health unit.
Answer: Act 72 of 2010 defines a 'Cottage food production operation' as food items produced in a person's home that are non-potentially hazardous foods such as bakery products, candy, fruit butter, jams, and jellies. Only these 5 products are covered in ACT 72 and are the only products allowed to be sold under ACT 72 of 2010. Cottage food items can only be sold direct from the manufacturer to the consumer either from the site where the food is made, a farmer's market, a county fair, or a special event.
Q: I want to replace my 3 compartment sink with a dishwasher is this o.k.
Answer: No. Arkansas Department of Health regulations minimum requirement is that food establishments be equipped with a 3-compartment sink (4-301.12). The use of mechanical dishwashers is accepted as an addition to the minimum requirement.
Q: Am I allowed to do my own plumbing in my retail food establishment?
Answer: No. Only a licensed plumber may install plumbing in a food establishment as according to Section 5.201.11.
Q: Can my organization sell baked goods at a fundraiser?
Answer: Yes. Baked goods and the regulations concerning them can be found in the cottage food guideline (contact your local health unit for the guideline).
Q: Can I sell my homemade candies at a convenience store or local market?
Rogers Park State Dating Laws
Answer: Not unless you have a permitted kitchen. The sale of homemade candies can be allowed directly to the consumer by following the cottage food guideline (contact your local health unit for the guideline).
Q: I would like to sell my homemade salsa or pepper sauce, but they are not covered under the cottage food laws. How do I go about getting a permit to sell these products?
Answer: For more information on permitting your facility contact the Arkansas Department of Health at (501) 661-2171.
General rules that apply to all Hillsborough County Conservation Parks and Nature Preserves
- All plants and animals are protected. No hunting is allowed. Where fishing is allowed, you must follow state regulations.
- Pets must be restrained on a hand-held leash, and their poop must be scooped and disposed in the trash
- Please stay on marked trails. Bikes, horses, and campfires are only allowed in specified areas in certain parks and preserves. No unauthorized vehicles are allowed. If you have an emergency or witness illegal activities, call 911.
For a complete list of Hillsborough County park ordinances and laws please see Municode Chapter 38.
Have questions? Call us at (813) 672-7876
Before you go
- Read your destination's webpage for site details and important announcements (like trail closures)
- Download or print a trail map when available
- Most importantly, know your limits. We offer guided tours on foot, by canoe, and wagon – and we'll be happy to show you our favorite highlights!
Find rules for Hillsborough County outdoor activities
Rogers Park State Dating Laws 2019
- Fishing
- You must possess a valid Florida Fishing license to fish in all Hillsborough County parks and nature preserves. Purchase a license online.
- Additional regulations apply to Fish Management Areas, such as Edward Medard Reservior
- Boating
- Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988 who operates a vessel powered by 10 horsepower or more must pass an approved boater safety course and have in his/her possession photographic identification and a boating safety education identification card issued by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
- All vessels with gas powered or electric motors must be registered with the State. Learn more about boating regulations.
- Camping
Length of stay
- Camper(s) with qualified Recreational Vehicle to stay a max of 30 consecutive days at one park
- After 30 days, the camper(s) will be required to vacate their site and may not return to camp in that park for at least 30 days
- Tent campers are limited to a 14 day stay per park within a 30 day period
Max people, tents, RV's
- Only 8 people allowed per site
- Each amenity campsite can accommodate one tent and one mobile unit, or two tents, and up to 3 registered vehicles (limited only by size of the site)
- The maximum amount of tents allowed on a primitive campsite is determined by the size of the site
Hours and registration
- Quiet hours are 10 PM – 8 AM
- The individual registering for the campsite must be camping on the site and will be held responsible for their guests and condition of the site and making sure all rules are followed
- Campers who qualify for discounts must:
- camp on site for the entire stay
- be the camper re-registering for the site
General camping
- All trash must be taken to dumpster located at the entrance of the campground
- All plants and animals are protected by state and county laws
- Campers are responsible for cleaning up after pets and must properly dispose of pet waste
Prohibited activities
Do not do any of the following:
- Attach anything to the trees including clothes lines, hammocks, lights, etc.
- Wash clothing or bedspreads in the bathhouses
- Wash hair in sinks
- Cut through other camper's campsites without permission
- Set up picnics in the park prior to park opening
- Enter or stay in the general park area after 10 PM
- Bring pets inside facilities
- Drain off grey and black water tanks on site
Alcohol
- Intoxicants and intoxicated persons are prohibited inside of the park property
- Parties possessing or consuming any intoxicants will be removed from the park or campground
- Camper(s) with qualified Recreational Vehicle to stay a max of 30 consecutive days at one park
- Swimming at Lithia Springs Conservation Park
Wristbands and age limits
- Wristbands are only sold at the main office
- Anyone going past the entry gate to the spring must have a wristband this also includes campers (orange)
- Children under 12 years old must be supervised by a responsible adult over the age of 18
- The adult must also purchase a wristband even if they are not swimming to supervise the children under 12
Prohibited items and activities
- No food and/or coolers in the swimming area
- Drinks are acceptable in a non-disposable container (Yeti Cups, Tumblers, Thermos, etc.)
- No flotation devices in the deep end
- Arm floaties/life vests are allowed in all parts of the spring
- Round rings and blow up toys are allowed in the shallow areas
- No bluetooth speakers
- No hammocks or anything attached to trees or fence within the swimming area
- Hiking
What to bring
- The correct trail map for your destination
- A compass or GPS
- Plenty of drinking water
- Wear appropriate shoes and sun protection
Parks vs. Preserves
How are Hillsborough County's nature preserves different from its conservation parks? Conservation parks usually have bathrooms, manicured pathways, picnic areas, playgrounds, and on-site staff. Some parks also have boat launches, canoe and kayak rentals, and campgrounds with amenities such as potable water, electric and showers. Nature preserves have minimal development because they are intended to protect wildlife and their habitats. You should expect to find unpaved parking lots, interpretive kiosks, and primitive trails. Importantly, most nature preserves lack water or bathroom facilities, so please plan ahead.
Public trails vs. Fire lanes
In addition to marked trails for public use, our conservation parks and nature preserves also have unmarked fire lanes. Why? Because fire plays a natural and essential role in maintaining Florida's native habitats. Public trails are marked with blazes and numbers corresponding with the trail map. Fire lanes and other management roads are not marked. Please make sure to bring a trail map and pay attention to where you're going. You can even download a georeferenced PDF that is compatible with smartphone tracking apps.
Using trail maps
Trail maps are provided to help you find your way around our sites. Map backgrounds are aerial images, which allow you to interpret natural features such as water bodies, forests and fields. Trail colors and numbers indicated on the map match those found on marked trails. Each map includes a compass rose for orientation, a scale bar for estimating distance, and a legend to identify amenities such as the parking lot, preserve or park entrance, kiosk, shelters, restrooms, picnic tables and trails.
- Shelter rentals
Hours
- Shelters must be vacated one hour before the park closes
Bounce houses
- May only be brought into a park by an approved vendor that has met Hillsborough County's insurance requirements
- View the list of approved bounce house vendors
Decorations
- Prohibited items include:
- Staples, nails, pushpins, tacks or paint
- Metallic decoration sprinkles, glitter, confetti, rice, and birdseed
- Candles
- All decorations must be removed and disposed of properly
- Under no circumstances are signs to be nailed, pinned, or stapled to any tree, park sign, facility, and/or along the roadways
Music
- To provide a positive experience for all park visitors we do not allow amplified music or speakers. (i.e. other visitors should not be able to hear your music)
Grills
- Hot coals must be extinguished prior to leaving
- Do not place coals in trash cans
- Fires are only permitted within the provided grills
- Ground fires are strictly prohibited
- Personal propane, electric grills, and use of canned-heat (sternos) are permitted
Clean-up
- All trash must be bagged and disposed of in the receptacles provided
- If trash cans will not be adequate for disposal, it is the shelter user's responsibility to remove and dispose of excess trash offsite
- Horseback riding
- Riders may be required to show documentation that their horse has a current negative Coggins test
- Only ride in areas designated for horseback riding
- All riders 15 and under are required to wear a helmet
