Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 12 — FOOD AND FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Oceanside Municipal Code Art. III Permits for Food-Handling Establishments
Oceanside Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Oceanside
Cite as: Oceanside Municipal Code Article III · Text as of 2026-10-04
Sec. 12.18. - Investigation of applicant.¶
Upon receipt of such application, accompanied by the required fee, it shall be the duty of the health officer to investigate the matters set forth in such application, and the sanitary conditions in the place where it is proposed to conduct the business or activity mentioned in the application; and if it shall appear to the health officer, that the statements contained in the application are true, and that the existing sanitary conditions in the place mentioned in said application comply with the provisions of law, a permit, license or registration shall thereupon be granted. Such permit or license shall be granted only upon the express condition that it shall be subject to revocation or suspension by the health officer upon a showing satisfactory to the health officer of a violation by the holder of such permit or any person acting with his consent or under his authority of any applicable provision of law regulating places or activities of the character for which the permit or license is granted.
(Ord. No. 83-14, § 4, 4-27-83)
Sec. 12.19. - Establishment plan review.¶
Every applicant for a permit or license required by this chapter shall, prior to obtaining a building permit, opening a new establishment, or upon remodeling an old establishment, submit to the health officer a plan of the proposed establishment detailing all equipment, materials and facilities necessary to comply with the California Restaurant Act or Retail Marketing Act, whichever applies, and all applicable city and county ordinances or regulations, accompanied by a fee as set forth in section 14.25(a) of this Code to cover the cost of the review. The health officer shall review the plans and specifications and shall determine whether they are in accordance with the requirements of law. In the event that the plans and specifications do not comply with applicable provisions of law, amended plans and specifications may be submitted to the health officer for re-review and approval; and the fee for such re-review shall be as set forth in section 14.25(a) of this Code, payable to the health officer in advance.
(Ord. No. 83-14, § 4, 4-27-83)
Sec. 12.20. - Permit or license not transferable.¶
A permit or license is not transferable from one person or one place to another, and shall be deemed voided if removed from the place or location specified in the written application and in the permit.
(Ord. No. 83-14, § 4, 4-27-83)
Sec. 12.21. - Posting.¶
Every permit and inspection certificate issued shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place in the establishment for which the permit is issued under the provisions of this chapter. The health officer may prescribe the location in or on the establishment where such permit and certificate shall be kept posted.
(Ord. No. 83-14, § 4, 4-27-83)
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