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MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 CITY GOVERNMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 BUSINESSES, OCCUPATIONS AND CONSUMER PROTECTION
TITLE 5 HOUSING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
TITLE 6 HUMAN RIGHTS*
TITLE 7 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 8 OFFENSES AFFECTING PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
TITLE 9 VEHICLES, TRAFFIC AND RAIL TRANSPORTATION
TITLE 10 STREETS, PUBLIC WAYS, PARKS, AIRPORTS AND HARBORS
TITLE 11 UTILITIES AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
TITLE 12 RESERVED
TITLE 13 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
TITLE 14 RESERVED*
TITLE 14A ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS OF THE CHICAGO CONSTRUCTION CODES*
TITLE 14B BUILDING CODE*
TITLE 14C CONVEYANCE DEVICE CODE*
TITLE 14E ELECTRICAL CODE*
TITLE 14F FIRE PREVENTION CODE*
TITLE 14G FUEL GAS CODE*
TITLE 14M MECHANICAL CODE*
TITLE 14N 2022 ENERGY TRANSFORMATION CODE*
TITLE 14P PLUMBING CODE*
TITLE 14R BUILDING REHABILITATION CODE*
TITLE 14X MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS*
TITLE 15 FIRE PREVENTION
TITLE 16 LAND USE
TITLE 17 CHICAGO ZONING ORDINANCE
TITLE 18 BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE
APPENDIX TO THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO (RESERVED)*
TABLES
Chicago Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Ordinance
CHAPTER 7-38
FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS – SANITARY OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
Article I. All Food Establishments
7-38-001   All food establishments.
7-38-005   Food requirements.
7-38-010   Food handler requirements.
7-38-011   Food sampling in retail food establishments.
7-38-012   Food service sanitation certificates.
7-38-015   Maintenance of premises.
7-38-020   Control of vermin and insects.
7-38-025   Equipment standards.
7-38-030   Compliance with city rules.
7-38-035   Submittal of plans and drawings.
7-38-040   Vehicle sanitation requirements.
7-38-060   Default beverage for children's meals.
7-38-065   Alcoholic liquor sales – Health and sanitary requirements.
7-38-070   Food sanitarians.
Article II. Mobile Food Vendors
Part A. General Provisions
7-38-075   Mobile food vendor vehicles.
7-38-080   Reserved.
7-38-085   Reserved.
7-38-090   Refrigeration and heating equipment.
7-38-095   Reserved.
7-38-100   Reserved.
7-38-105   Reserved.
7-38-110   Reserved.
7-38-115   Operational requirements.
7-38-117   Mobile food vehicle stands program.
7-38-120   Name and license number.
7-38-124   Refuse receptacles.
7-38-126   Inspections.
7-38-128   Enforcement.
Part B. Mobile Food Dispensers
7-38-130   Preparation and service of food and drink.
7-38-132   Sinks, water storage tanks and other plumbing requirements.
Part C. Mobile Food Preparers
7-38-134   Mobile food preparers – Operational requirements.
7-38-136   Mobile food trucks.
7-38-138   Servicing a mobile food truck.
Part D. Mobile Desserts Vendors
7-38-140   Mobile desserts vendor.
Part E. Produce Merchants
7-38-142   Produce merchants – Operational requirements – Unlawful acts.
7-38-144   Produce merchants – Record-keeping required.
7-38-146   Designating areas underserved by grocery stores.
Part F. Mobile Prepared Food Vendors
7-38-148   Mobile prepared food vendor.
Article III. Automatic Food – Vending Machines
7-38-150   Vending machines – Food manufacture, delivery and storage.
7-38-155   Reserved.
7-38-160   Reserved.
7-38-165   Reserved.
7-38-175   Reserved.
7-38-180   Reserved.
7-38-185   Reserved.
7-38-190   Water supply and plumbing requirements.
7-38-195   Reserved.
7-38-200   Reserved.
7-38-205   Reserved.
7-38-210   Reserved.
7-38-212   Water-vending machines – Location restriction.
7-38-214   Water-vending machines – Equipment and maintenance.
7-38-216   Reserved.
7-38-218   Reserved.
Article IV. Coffee Cart Vendors
7-38-220   Coffee carts – Required features.
7-38-225   Reserved.
7-38-230   Reserved.
7-38-235   Reserved.
7-38-240   Reserved.
Article V. Slaughtering, Rendering and Packing Establishments
7-38-460   Reserved.
7-38-465   Reserved.
7-38-470   Reserved.
7-38-475   Reserved.
7-38-480   Reserved.
7-38-485   Reserved.
7-38-495   Notice to alderman.
7-38-500   Unlicensed premises – Slaughtering permitted when.
7-38-510   Slaughtering on public ways prohibited.
7-38-515   Slaughterhouse – Maintenance and construction.
7-38-520   Hours for slaughtering.
7-38-525   Method of slaughtering.
7-38-530   Method of condensation.
7-38-535   Offensive gases and odors prohibited.
7-38-540   Reserved.
7-38-545   Entry of carcasses prohibited.
7-38-550   Conveyance of refuse.
7-38-555   Sleeping on premises prohibited.
7-38-560   Inspection.
7-38-570   Abatement of nuisance.
Article VI. Penalty for Violation of Chapter Provisions
7-38-575   Violation – Penalty.
ARTICLE I. ALL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS (7-38-001 et seq.)
7-38-001 All food establishments.
   The provisions of this article shall apply to all food establishments, unless otherwise specified. The term "food establishment" shall include all establishments, businesses and vehicles required to be licensed pursuant to chapter 4-8.
(Added Coun. J. 6-10-96, p. 23652)
7-38-005 Food requirements.
   All food shall be obtained from approved sources as defined by the rules of the Department of Health. All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements while being stored, prepared, displayed or sold at a food establishment and during transportation to or between such establishments or vending machine locations, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food-contact surfaces and devices and vehicles, in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, Chapters 4-8, 7-40 and 7-42 of this Code and the rules of the Department of Health.
(Added Coun. J. 6-10-96, p. 23652; Amend Coun. J. 5-9-12, p. 27485, § 159; Amend Coun. J. 6-6-12, p. 28356, § 13; Amend Coun. J. 12-13-17, p. 63286, § 3; Amend Coun. J. 11-14-18, p. 90308, Art. II, § 2)
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