(a) Permit inspections. Prior to the issuance of a permit, the regulatory authority shall inspect the food establishment or proposed food establishment to determine compliance with this article.
(b) Additional inspections. Additional inspections shall be performed as often as necessary for the enforcement of this article. The regulatory authority shall determine the frequency of inspections to be made under this article in accordance with the criteria set forth in the Texas Food Establishment Rules.
(c) Inspection based on complaint. In addition to any other authority granted by this article, the regulatory authority shall have the authority to inspect a food establishment based on complaints or other credible information indicating the possibility of a violation of this article.
(d) Access. The authority of the regulatory authority to inspect a food establishment includes, without limitation, the right to access to any and all parts of the food establishment and the right to view and copy any or all of the records relating to the purchase, sale, or handling of food.
(e) Posting. The results of the most recent inspection by the regulatory authority (including without limitation the letter grade, score, or ranking assigned to the food establishment by the regulatory authority) must be posted in public view on or in every food establishment.
(f) Maintaining inspection reports. Copies of all food service inspection reports including any and all notices of violations issued within the previous 12 months must be maintained on premises and be made available for review by the regulatory authority upon request.
(g) Effect of noncompliance. A food establishment that does not comply with this article will be denied a permit or the renewal of a permit or may have its permit revoked or suspended in accordance with the provisions of this article. Suspension, revocation, or denial of a permit or of permit renewal shall not preclude the regulatory authority from taking any other enforcement action authorized by this article or by other law.
(Ord. No. 3051, § 3, 8-9-01)