In the event of a situation that might result in the contamination of food, or that might prevent the safe handling of food, the person in charge shall immediately contact the health authority. These events shall include but are not limited to fire, flood, power outage, lack of potable water under pressure, lack of hot water, inability to clean and sanitize utensils and equipment, boil order, coliform bacteria positive water sample results, back up of sewage and malfunctioning private sewage disposal systems, and interruption to plumbed toilet/handwashing facilities for food employees. Upon receiving notice of this occurrence, the health authority shall take whatever action it deems necessary to protect the public health, including but not limited to immediate suspension of the health permit.
(Ord. O-201711-51-031, passed 11-14-2017)