(A) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a retail food establishment who does not possess a valid food service license for the operation of that establishment.
(B) The food service license shall be renewed annually and shall be valid for one year beginning January 1 of that year. The application shall include the name and address of the applicant, the location and type of retail food establishment, the signature of the applicant, and any other information deemed necessary by the Health Officer.
(C) Before issuing a license to operate a retail food establishment, the Health Officer shall inspect the proposed establishment to determine compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter.
(D) (1) All new operators, new construction, or extensive remodels, after approval of all plans, at the time of opening inspection shall be placed on probationary status for a minimum of 30 days and shall be required to pay a probationary fee as listed in § 37.35.
(2) After the 30-day period has ended, the Health Officer shall conduct an inspection, and based on satisfactory results, the establishment shall be removed from probation and, upon receiving payment for the food service license, the food service license shall be issued.
(E) A separate license shall be required for each retail food establishment operated or to be operated by any person.
(F) A temporary food service license shall be granted for no longer than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event.
(1) Each temporary food service establishment must be able to meet basic minimum sanitation requirements to safely prepare and serve food.
(2) Inspection is done each 24 hours or as deemed necessary by the Health Officer.
(3) Any person operating a temporary retail food establishment shall comply with all temporary retail food establishment guidelines developed by the Health Department and approved by the county Board of Health.
(G) A new operator or owner of an existing retail food establishment that has transferred ownership shall come into full compliance with all applicable provisions of this chapter prior to a food service license being issued.
(H) Prior to the initial construction of a new retail food establishment or the major remodeling of an existing establishment, a complete set of construction plans, intended menu, proposed equipment, and anticipated customer base, or that which is required by the state Department of Health by 410 I.A.C. 7-20-431, shall be submitted to the Health Department for approval prior to the commencement of any remodeling or construction.
(I) (1) A mobile retail food service license shall be granted to a self-contained, free-standing unit with facilities adequate to safely prepare and serve food on an unlimited basis throughout the county. Inspection is conducted according to seasonal operation. A sanitation certification may be required based on the items prepared and sold.
(2) Any person operating a mobile retail food service establishment shall comply with all mobile retail food service establishment guidelines developed by the Health Department and approved by the county Board of Health.
(Ord. 2000-15, passed 8-8-00) Penalty, see § 10.99