(A) The Health Officer shall issue emergency closure for any permitted establishment for any of the following reasons:
(1) Failure to possess a valid food permit required by this chapter;
(2) The presence of any condition that poses an imminent health hazard or substantial harm to the public health and safety.
(B) Suspension. The Health Officer may suspend a permit for any permitted establishment, without prior notice or hearing for interference with the Health Officer to perform their duties, including denial of access to the premises. When a permit is suspended the permittee shall cease operation immediately. The suspension shall become effective upon service of a written notice to the permit holder or PIC of the establishment. The Health Department may end the suspension at any time with or without a hearing if it is determined that the reason of the suspension no longer exists.
(C) Procedure. Any closure order will be in writing. The order shall identify the food establishment, describe the specified grounds upon which closure is based, direct the immediate closure of the establishment and vacating of the premises by consumers, list the corrective actions necessary to re-open the food establishment, and state that a hearing on the emergency closure may be requested by the owner or operator. The order shall be served in person on the owner, or PIC of the establishment.
(Ord. 061520A, passed 7-20-20)