Red Bluff Municipal Code Art. I General Provisions

For the purpose of this chapter, the following definition shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

FOOD HANDLING ESTABLISHMENT. Any room, building or place, or portion thereof, maintained, used or operated as a grocery store, meat market, delicatessen, confectionery, food stand, restaurant, as defined in California Health and Safety Code § 28522, itinerant restaurant, as defined in California Health and Safety Code § 28523, bakery, as defined in California Health and Safety Code § 28190, or any other type of establishment which sells, stores or handles food, except wholesale food manufacturing, distributing and storage establishments.

(`61 Code, § 9A.1) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following unless he or she has a valid permit issued by the Health Officer:

(A) Construct any establishment covered by this chapter;

(B) Construct an additional building or engage in the major remodeling of any building covered under this chapter; and

(C) Operate, occupy, rent, lease or sublease any business covered by the provisions of this chapter.

(`61 Code, § 9A.2) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

Application for a permit to construct or reconstruct shall be accompanied by:

(A) Plans and specifications for the proposed construction; and

(B) A description of water supply, drainage and method of sewage disposal.

(`61 Code, § 9A.3) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

Permits to operate shall be issued annually by the Health Officer and cover the period of one year from the date of issuance.

(`61 Code, § 9A.4) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

Permits for construction and operation shall be posted in a conspicuous place in the establishment.

(`61 Code, § 9A.5) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter may be suspended for good cause by the Health Officer. Good cause, for the purpose of this section, shall mean a violation of the provisions of applicable state law and regulations promulgated thereunder.

(`61 Code, § 9A.6) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

(A) The Health Officer shall issue and serve upon the permittee a notice setting forth in clear and concise language the actions or omissions with which the permittee is charged and informing him or her to his or her right of a hearing.

(B) At any time within a 15-day period after service of the notice, the permittee may request to show cause why his or her permit should not be suspended. The failure to request a hearing within 15 days shall be determined a waiver of the hearing.

(`61 Code, § 9A.7) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

The City Council shall serve as a board of appeal for administrative action taken by the Health Officer. If an appeal has not been filed in writing within ten days after the action has been taken, the right of appeal shall be considered waived.

(`61 Code, § 9A.8) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

The Health Officer may issue rules and regulations for the purpose of administering this chapter.

(`61 Code, § 9A.9) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)

It is a misdemeanor to operate without a valid permit. Each day’s operation without a permit is a separate violation.

(`61 Code, § 9A.10) (Ord. 464, passed 11-15-1966; Am. Ord. 467, passed 3-14-1967)