(a) Prior to the issuance of a mobile food vending license, every unit must be inspected as provided for herein. Prior to the issuance of a health license, every unit must be inspected as provided for in Ohio R. C. Chapter 3717 and rules promulgated under such code. If a unit has received a health license from a jurisdiction other than the city of Gallipolis, such unit may be inspected by Gallipolis Code Enforcement Officer, as provided for in Ohio R. C. Sections 3717.27 and 3717.47.
(b) At least once per licensing period, it shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to coordinate with Fire Department to establish a single location for the simultaneous inspection and testing of mobile food vending units.
(c) If a complete application for a mobile food vending license is submitted outside the time established in Section 712.05(b), it shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to coordinate with the Fire Department to establish a single location for the simultaneous inspection and testing of the mobile food vending unit, as applicable. Such inspection must take place within ten (10) days.
(d) If a mobile food vending unit fails any inspection required by this chapter, the owner of such unit may request a re-inspection after responding to and/or correcting any findings, notices, or corrective actions resulting from the inspection. Only the inspection(s) failed must be repeated at a subsequent re-inspection. It shall be the duty of the Code Enforcement Officer to coordinate with Fire Department to establish a single location for the simultaneous re-inspection and testing of the mobile food vending unit, as applicable. Such re-inspection shall take place within ten (10) days of the owner ' s request for re-inspection.
(e) The Code Enforcement Officer may require the re-inspection of a licensed mobile food vending unit based on information required to be provided under Section 712.03(b)(11). The reason(s) for the re- inspection shall be stated in writing and provided to the owner.
(f) Nothing in this section shall limit periodic inspections by the city of Gallipolis at the discretion of the inspecting authority. (Ord. 2016-22. Passed 5-3-16.)