§ 241.07 Display of License, Permit, and Public Health Information Sign

   (a)   No person shall fail to display the license or permit issued under this chapter in a conspicuous place upon the wall and close to the entrance of the premises where such business is conducted.

   (b)   No person shall fail to display the public health information sign issued by the Cleveland Department of Public Health in the most recent manner that is clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the licensed facility.

   (c)   Upon receipt of a public health information sign, the proprietor shall:

      (1)   Post the public health information sign in the front window of the establishment so as to be visible from outside and located within five (5) feet of the front door and not less than four (4) feet or more than six (6) feet from the floor; or posted in a display case which is mounted on the outside front wall of the establishment and located within five (5) feet of the front door and not less than four (4) feet or more than six (6) feet from the floor; or posted in a location as directed and determined at the discretion of the Cleveland Public Health Department to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons.

      (2)   In the event that the licensed facility is operated in the same building or space as another business, or in the event that a licensed facility shares a common patron entrance with another business, or in the event of both, the public health information sign shall, unless otherwise directed by the Cleveland Public Health Department, be posted in the initial patron contact area or in a location as directed and determined at the discretion of the Cleveland Public Health Department to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons.

      (3)   No proprietor shall cause or allow the public health information sign to be altered, defaced, marred, camouflaged, removed, duplicated, replaced or hidden from view.

      (4)   Continually maintain and display only the most recent public health information sign.

   (d)   Food vehicles shall display a public health information sign in accordance with division (b) of this section and display the name and address of the business on the side of such vehicle in letters at least two (2) inches high and shall have displayed the vehicle permit plate issued by the Commissioner of Assessments and Licenses.

(Ord. No. 507-15. Passed 7-22-15, eff. 1-1-16)

§ 241.08 Food Shop Sanitation

   Every food shop and all parts thereof and appurtenant thereto, shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times and free from any accumulation of filth and waste material.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.09 Food Handling Premises to be Free of Insects and Rodents

   All buildings and portions of buildings in which food is prepared, stored or served shall be of rat-proof construction and insect and rodent free. When flies are prevalent, all openings to the outer air shall be effectively screened and doors shall be self-closing unless other effective means are provided to prevent their entrance.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.10 Animals Prohibited

   No live animals shall be brought into, or kept in any room in which food is prepared, processed, stored or served except that guide dogs accompanying their blind masters may not be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.11 Walls, Ceilings, Floors; Light and Ventilation

   The walls and ceilings of food shops shall be of smooth construction and easily cleanable material and shall be kept clean, in good repair and well-painted. Floors shall be of impervious material and smooth construction and shall be kept clean. Rooms where food is handled shall be well-ventilated and food preparation and utensil washing areas shall be adequately lighted and sufficient in size for their purpose.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.12 Water Supply

   Every food shop shall have running hot and cold water, abundant in supply and under adequate pressure supplied to conveniently located sinks, and if necessary, other devices for the processing of food and washing of equipment. The water shall be of safe, sanitary quality.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.13 Sanitary Facilities

   (a)   Every food shop shall be provided with adequate toilet facilities. Such facilities shall be clean, in good repair and properly ventilated. All toilet room doors shall be tight fitting and self-closing and no toilet room shall open directly into any room where food is prepared or served. Conveniently located hand-washing facilities shall be provided for all toilet rooms, including wash bowl supplied with running hot and cold water, soap and sanitary towers or other approved drying facilities. Such hand-washing facilities shall not be used for the washing of food or food equipment. No employee shall resume work after using the toilet room without washing his or her hands. When deemed necessary, auxiliary hand-washing facilities shall be provided in the food preparation area.

   (b)   No clothing shall be kept in an objectionable manner in any food shop and when deemed necessary, suitable dressing rooms shall be provided for employees.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.14 Equipment and Utensils

   All equipment in food shops shall be designed, constructed and so placed as to be easily cleanable, and shall be in good repair and kept clean. No utensils shall be made wholly or in part of lead, cadmium or other substances which food may affect to form dangerous or unwholesome substances. Utensils shall be stored and handled in a manner to prevent contamination. Drying cloths, table cloths and napkins shall be clean and used only for their intended purposes.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)