§ 55.20 PERMIT SUSPENSION.
   (A)   Permits for food establishments, mobile food establishments, commissaries or may be suspended by the Health Officer upon notice to the permit holder of same. Reasons for suspending the permit include, but are not limited to, the following:
      (1)   Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter;
      (2)   Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter after notification by the Health Officer;
      (3)   Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter within the time established by the Health Officer;
      (4)   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;
      (5)   Failure to update the original and renewal applications, as required by this chapter; or
      (6)   Knowingly furnishing false information on the original or renewal applications.
   (B)   Upon making a determination that a suspension is appropriate, the Health Officer shall advise the permit holder, or their managing or registered agent, in writing of the intended suspension. 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 with the Health Officer before imposition of the period of suspension according to the procedures set out in the §§ 55.65 and 55.66.
   (C)   Permits for food establishments, mobile food establishments, commissaries or temporary food establishments may be suspended by the Health Officer without notice to the permit holder when, in the judgment of the Health Officer, a condition exists that will result in an imminent health hazard to the public. Upon making a determination that a suspension without notice is appropriate, the Health Officer shall immediately, without warning or notice, advise the permit holder, or their managing or registered agent, of said condition and all food service operation shall be immediately discontinued.
(1993 Code, § 55.15) (Ord. 2008-15, passed 11-19-2008; Ord. 2018-04, passed 12-1-2018)