(A) Permits for food service establishments, retail food stores, mobile food establishments or temporary food establishments may be revoked by the Health Officer upon notice to the permit holder of same. Reasons for suspending the permit include, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Serious violation of the provisions of this chapter;
(2) Repeatedly failing to comply with the provisions of this chapter;
(3) Interference with the Health Officer in the performance of his or her duties, including, but not limited to, failure to allow the Health Officer access to the permit holder’s building or records;
(4) Failure to update the original and renewal applications, as required by this chapter;
(5) Knowingly furnishing false information on the original or renewal applications;
(6) Failure to apply for re-inspection within 30 days of the end of a suspension period imposed for violations of this provisions of this chapter; and
(7) When the continuous operation of the business has lapsed for over 90 days.
(B) Upon determining that a revocation is appropriate, the Health Officer shall advise the permit holder in writing. The notice shall be delivered in person by the Health Officer or sent via certified mail. The permit holder may make a written request for a hearing, within seven calendar days upon receiving request, with the Health Officer before imposition of the revocation according to the procedures set out in the Hearing Procedure section.
(Ord. 17-2, passed 2-14-2017; Res. passed 11-14-2023)