§ 413-3.1806. Issuance of placards and official inspection reports.

A color-coded placard issued by the health officer indicates that a food facility has been inspected by the health officer to determine whether the food facility is in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to the protection of public health. After completing an inspection of a food facility, the health officer will issue the appropriate color-coded placard to the food facility. The appropriate color of the placard is determined by the health officer based upon inspection results.

(a)

The color green is the color used for a placard indicating that a food facility has passed an inspection. A food facility receives a green placard if no more than one violation is noted during an inspection.

(b)

The color yellow is the color used for a placard indicating that a food facility has conditionally passed an inspection. A food facility receives a yellow placard if two or more violations are noted during an inspection. A yellow placard signifies that conditions must be met for a food facility to receive a green placard. A yellow placard may be issued if a food facility does not meet one or more conditions imposed under a previous yellow placard, even if a green placard is subsequently issued.

(c)

The color red is the color used for a placard indicating that a food facility has not passed an inspection and its environmental health permit is suspended under Section 413-3.1408. Upon the issuance of a red placard and the suspension of a permit under Section 413-3.1408, the red placard shall be posted until the permit is reinstated. A red placard is a notice of closure of a food facility.

(d)

The color white is the color used for a placard indicating that the issuance of a green, yellow, or red placard is pending. A white placard may be issued after the initial opening of a new food facility, after a change in ownership of a food facility, or after the reinstatement of a suspended environmental health permit.

(Ord. No. 2016-08, § II, 3-15-16)