2.40.050 Food establishment closures – Lack of valid permit

2.40.050 Food establishment closures – Lack of valid permit.

A. Reasons for Closure Order. Failure to obtain a food establishment permit, failure to renew a food establishment permit within the permit renewal time, or failure to pay a permit reinstatement fee.

1. Health Officer’s Order. Closure of a food establishment lacking a valid food establishment permit shall be accomplished through issuance of a Health Officer’s order, said order to be prepared and delivered to the establishment and a copy mailed to the owner and operator both by regular and certified mail. Notice by mail will be considered acceptable service if for some reason the order cannot be delivered to the establishment.

2. Permit Fee for Reopening. A food establishment closed due to lack of a valid food establishment permit may be opened upon obtaining such permit. The permit fee following closure due to lack of a valid permit shall be double the usual fee. [Res. 01-18. Res. 96-24. Res. 95-16, Eff. 05/09/95. Res. 93-32, Eff. 11/09/93. Res. 90-01. Res. 88-59. Res. 85-43. Prior code § 10.2(V)].