(A) Review of plans. Whenever a food establishment is established, constructed or extensively remodeled, and whenever an existing structure is converted to use a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specification for such establishment, construction, remodeling or conversion shall be submitted to the regulatory authority for review before work is begun.
(1) A food establishment is EXTENSIVELY REMODELED when:
(a) Fifty percent or greater of the square footage within the food preparation area is to be remodeled; or
(b) A building permit is required for work done within the food preparation area.
(2) The plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, equipment arrangement, mechanical plans and construction of materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities.
(3) The plans and specifications will be approved by the regulatory authority if they meet the requirements of this chapter. The establishment, construction, remodeling or conversion must be according to the plans and specifications.
(B) Inspection. Whenever plans and specifications are required to be submitted to the regulatory authority, the regulatory authority shall inspect the food establishment to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications and with the requirements of this chapter.
(C) Effect of noncompliance.
(1) Failure to follow the approved plans and specifications or to obtain the necessary approval will result in permit denial, suspension, or revocation in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
(2) The regulatory authority may also suspend or revoke a permit in accordance with this chapter if a food establishment that is required to be inspected under this section begins operations before passing said inspection.
(3) Suspension, revocation, or denial of a permit renewal shall not preclude the regulatory authority from taking any other enforcement action authorized by this chapter or by other law.
(Ord. 2002-12, passed 2-5-02; Am. Ord. 2015-1, passed 1-20-15) Penalty, see § 96.99