§ 14B-18. Power to close.

If, in the opinion of the Director of the Health Department and the County Manager or his designee following either inspection or hearing as set forth in Section 14B-17 above, conditions of a food establishment represent an immediate threat to the life or health of the patrons and/or employees because of conditions having to do with:

(a)

Source of food supply;

(b)

Wholesomeness of food;

(c)

Food storage practices;

(d)

Temperatures at which foods are stored;

(e)

Preparation of food;

(f)

Display and serving of food;

(g)

Reuse of food;

(h)

Existence of toxic materials;

(i)

Dishwashing facilities;

(j)

Presence of disease in personnel;

(k)

Presence of vermin;

(l)

Contaminated water;

(m)

Disposal of garbage and refuse;

(n)

Sewage facilities;

and such conditions cannot be immediately remedied or the proprietor refuses to remedy the conditions immediately, the establishment shall be ordered to close by action of the Health Department. The establishment shall remain closed until the condition or conditions which caused the closure no longer exist.

(Ord. No. 73-60, § 8, 6-5-73)