Ord 2019-013/updating and revising Chapter 18, Article 3, Food Establishments and Vending Machines, of the City Code by repealing the current provisions and replacing them with provisions consistent with State law governing food establishments

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Sec. 18.092. Permit Required. (A) A person must hold a permit issued by the health authority to operate a food establishment. (B) A person must hold a food establishment permit issued by the health authority to operate a group residence, boarding home, or congregate living facility with occupancy for 16 or more residents when food is provided, stored, or prepared onsite, or prepared by a third party operator or facilitator. (C) A vending machine that only dispenses non-time/temperature control for safety food is not considered a food establishment and does not require a permit. (D) A person must comply with the requirements of this chapter to receive or retain apermit. (E) A permit issued under this chapter is not transferable. (F) The health authority may cite, suspend operations, or suspend utilities against the person or business that is operating a food establishment that does not have a current or valid food permit. Sec. 18.093. Permit Application. (A) A person who seeks to operate a food establishment must submit'to the health authority a written or electronic application for a pen -nit on a form provided by the health authority. The application must include: (1) The name and address of the applicant; (2) The location and type of the proposed food establishment; (3) The name of the person responsible for the proposed food establishment and the person's identification number as shown on a government -issued identification document; (4) Proof of a current State of Texas Sales Tax Permit for the physical location for which the permit is being sought or documentation verifying that the applicant has applied for the pennit with the State of Texas; (5) Other information reasonably required by the health authority; and (6) The electronic acknowledgment or signature of the applicant. (B) An applicant for a food establishment permit must submit the application to the health authority not later than the 7th business day before the date for which the permit is sought. Processing of any application submitted less than 7 days for which the permit is sought may be charged an additional expedited processing fee. (C) Before approving or disapproving an application for a permit, the health authority may inspect the proposed food establishment to determine whether it complies with this chapter. (D) If the health authority determines that the proposed food establishment does not comply with this chapter, the health authority shall: