§ 8-14. Permit required; general conditions and terms

(a) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate any food facility or food processing establishment in which food is prepared, sold, processed or manufactured, or served for public consumption without first applying for and receiving a permit for such operation issued by the health department under the provisions of this chapter. This chapter applies to any food facility or food processing establishment located in the city regardless of the location of the facilities from which they are served.

(b) Every applicant for a permit shall file with the health department a written application which shall state the name and address of the applicant, the location of the food facility or food processing establishment which is proposed to be conducted, and such other information as the health department may require.

(c) No permit shall be granted, renewed, or reinstated unless the health department determines that the condition of the food facility or food processing establishment is in accordance with the requirements of all applicable provisions of the California Health and Safety Code, County of Orange Ordinance No. 3160, as amended, and of this chapter, and that said food handling establishments are capable of being operated in accordance with such laws and regulations.

(d) Permits may be granted at any time during the year, but all permits shall expire at the end of the calendar year. Each permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place on the establishment or vehicle for which it is issued.

(Ord. No. 97-2, § 1, 2-18-97)