No person shall operate a food establishment, temporary food establishment, mobile unit, pushcart, concession stand, farmers' market, or retail food establishment who does not have a valid permit or permits issued to them by the health officer of the city of East Moline. Only a person who complies with the requirements of this ordinance shall be entitled to receive or retain such a permit. Permits shall not be transferable from one person to another nor shall said permit be applicable to any locations, buildings, or places other than that for which it is issued. A valid permit shall be posted in every food establishment so as to be clearly visible to all customers. A valid permit is one that has not been suspended, revoked, or expired. Annual permits shall expire December 31st of each.-year, unless sooner suspended or revoked, and shall be renewed on or before January 1st of each year.
The health authority shall issue a permit to the applicant if inspection records reveal that the proposed or existing food operation complies with the provisions of this ordinance. The facility must meet all applicable zoning, building, plumbing and fire requirements as set forth by the city of East Moline or the permit may be denied, suspended, or revoked.
All permits issued by the health authority shall be signed by the health authority prior to presentation to the establishment.
(Ord. 11-12, 4-4-2011; amd. Ord. 22-01, 3-7-2022)