Alameda County Municipal Code Art. III Grading and Placards

A. The placard grading system consists of green, yellow and red placards for inspection and scoring of food facilities.

B. The health inspector shall order immediate closure of the food facility upon issuance of a red placard. The health permit issued to the food facility shall be suspended and the red placard, which is a notice of closure, shall be posted until the health permit is reinstated.

(Ord. No. 2015-29, § 3, 6-9-15)

A. Upon completion of an inspection of a food facility, the health inspector shall post the appropriate placard at the food facility. The appropriate placard shall be determined by the health inspector based upon inspection results.

B. Once inspected and assigned a placard, it is unlawful to operate a food facility unless the placard is posted in accordance with this chapter and as specified in the regulations.

C. The placard shall be posted so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the food facility. "Clearly visible to the general public and to patrons" means:

1. Posted in the front window of the fixed food facility within five feet of the front door; or

2. Posted in a display case mounted on the outside front wall of the fixed food facility within five feet of the front door; or

3. Posted in the service window of the mobile food facility; or

4. Posted in a location approved by the health inspector to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons of the food facility.

D. If any placard becomes damaged or altered the permit holder or operator shall immediately contact ACDEH for replacement.

E. A placard shall remain valid from the time of issuance until a new inspection or a change in ownership, at which time a new placard may be issued.

F. In addition to the placard, the OIR shall be maintained at the food facility and shall be available to the general public for review upon request. The food facility shall keep the OIR maintained at the food facility until such time as the health inspector issues a new OIR.

(Ord. No. 2015-29, § 3, 6-9-15)

A. Placards are the property of Alameda County.

B. Placards shall not be defaced, marred, camouflaged, hidden, or removed.

C. The permit holder is responsible if any placard becomes defaced, marred, camouflaged or otherwise damaged.

D. Removal of the placard is a violation of this chapter and shall be punishable as specified in this chapter and set forth in the regulations. In addition to any other fines and penalties, the removal of a placard may result in the suspension or revocation of the health permit.

E. Removal of the placard will result in the food facility being subject to re-inspection, including on a daily basis until the correct placard is properly displayed and all associated fees are paid.

F. In addition to any other enforcement action tampering with a placard is punishable by fines set by the resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

(Ord. No. 2015-29, § 3, 6-9-15)