(A) Prior to the initial use and operation of a food vending vehicle, the vehicle shall be thoroughly examined and inspected by a certified mechanic and found to comply with all standards of safety prescribed by the laws of the state and the city. An inspection report showing that a vehicle has met the standards of safety prescribed by law must be presented to the City Clerk-Treasurer at the time of license application.
(B) Every vehicle licensed pursuant to this subchapter shall be inspected from time to time and at least annually by a certified mechanic to ensure the continued maintenance of safe operating conditions. The operation of any vehicle which fails to meet the standards of safety established by laws shall be discontinued until such time as the deficiency is eliminated.
(C) In addition, the vehicle shall be inspected by the County Health Officer annually if the vendor intends to sell other than pre-packaged food products and shall display the same on the back of the vehicle on the left side so as to be visible to customers and city officials.
(1992 Code, § 496:30) (Ord. 1502, passed 7-2-2013) Penalty, see § 118.999