§ 12-211. Application and issuance of permit.

(a)

Any person desiring to operate a food establishment in the city must make a written application for a permit on forms provided by the regulatory authority. The application must contain the name and address of each applicant, type of business organization, the name and address of the owner or principal officer of the business, the nature of the business, the location of the business, and such other information as the director deems necessary, the location and type of the proposed food establishment and the applicable fee. An incomplete application will not be accepted. Failure to provide all required information, or falsifying information required may result in denial or revocation of the permit. Renewals of permits are required on an annual basis and the same information is required for a renewal permit as for an initial permit.

(b)

The health department may not renew an expired or expiring permit until the owner or operator of the establishment provides proof of compliance with current minimum health department requirements.

(c)

A permit is not transferable.

(d)

A permit is valid for one year from the date of its issuance. A permit may be renewed upon proof of compliance with all applicable city and state health laws.

(e)

The owner or operator of the facility shall display the permit in a conspicuous public place in the permitted facility.

(f)

Upon change of ownership of a facility, the new owner shall be required to meet all applicable city and state health laws before a permit will be issued.

(g)

The city council shall adopt schedules of fees for permits, change of ownership, and pre-permits requests for services required or provided pursuant to this article. The health department may not issue a permit or conduct a plan review until all requisite fees have been paid.

(h)

Prior to the approval of an initial permit or the renewal of an existing permit, the regulatory authority shall inspect the proposed food establishment to determine compliance with state laws and rules. A food establishment that does not comply with state laws and rules will be denied a permit or the renewal of a permit.

(Code 1994, § 6.230; Ord. No. 372, § 1, 6-14-2004; Ord. No. 607-16, 2-8-2016)