TITLE 5
HEALTH, SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENT

CHAPTER 1
RESTAURANTS

SECTION:

5-1-1: Definitions

5-1-2: License And Compliance Required

5-1-3: Ineligibility For License

5-1-4: Application For License; Fee; Nontransferability

5-1-5: Food And Drink Regulations

5-1-6: Employees

5-1-7: Premises Requirements

5-1-8: Lavatory Facilities

5-1-9: Water Supply

5-1-10: Utensils And Equipment

5-1-11: Garbage And Refuse

5-1-12: Dancing Prohibited

5-1-13: Inspections

5-1-14: Revocation Of License

5-1-15: Penalties

5-1-1: DEFINITIONS:

As used in this chapter, the term "restaurant" shall be construed to include any place where food or drink (other than a licensed tavern) is prepared or served to the public for consumption on the premises, and the term "food" shall include beverages other than alcoholic liquor. (1983 Code § 3-14-1)

5-1-2: LICENSE AND COMPLIANCE REQUIRED:

It shall be unlawful to operate a restaurant in the village without first having obtained a license therefor or without full compliance with the provisions of this chapter. (1983 Code § 3-14-2)

5-1-3: INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE:

No license of any kind under this chapter shall be issued to the following persons:

   A.   A person who is not of good character and reputation in the community in which he resides.

   B.   A person who is not a citizen of the United States.

   C.   A person who has been convicted of a felony under the laws of the state of Illinois.

   D.   A person who has been convicted of being the keeper or is keeping a house of ill fame.

   E.   A person who has been convicted of pandering or other crime or misdemeanor opposed to decency and morality.

   F.   A person whose license issued under this chapter has been revoked for cause.

   G.   A person who, at the time of application for renewal of any license issued hereunder, would not be eligible for such license upon a first application.

   H.   A copartnership, unless all of the members of such copartnership shall be qualified to obtain a license.

   I.   A person whose place of business is conducted by a manager or agent unless said manager or agent possesses the same qualifications required of the licensee.

   J.   A person who does not own the premises for which a license is sought, or does not have a lease thereon for the full period for which the license is to be issued. (1983 Code § 3-14-4)