As used in this chapter:
DEPARTMENT: The Kern County environmental public services department.
DIRECTOR: The environmental health director or his/her designee.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: A food establishment as defined in the California uniform retail food facilities law, section 113789 of the California Health And Safety Code. These are commonly referred to as restaurants, takeout fast food, delis, markets or similar operations.
INSPECTION: An evaluation of the food establishment conducted on site by the department.
INSPECTION REPORT FORM: The written report prepared and copy issued to a food establishment provided by the department after conducting any inspection to determine compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations relating to the protection of public health.
INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT: A card that is posted at the conclusion of the inspection which is based on the results from the inspection report form. The inspection summary report will indicate a letter grade or numeric score.
RESCORE INSPECTION: An evaluation of the food establishment conducted by the department at the request of the permittee to reassess compliance with applicable laws and regulations. (Ord. 727-07, 1-2-2007, eff. 7-1-2007; amd. Ord. 836-20, 5-5-2020)