Contra Costa County |
Ordinance Code |
Title 4. HEALTH AND SAFETY |
Division 413. PUBLIC HEALTH LICENSES AND FEES |
Chapter 413-3. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH PERMITS AND FEES |
Article 413-3.18. Placard Program |
§ 413-3.1810. Posting of placards.
(a)
After a food facility is inspected and issued a placard, it is unlawful to operate a food facility unless the placard is posted in accordance with this section.
(b)
A placard shall be posted so as to be clearly visible to the general public and to patrons entering the food facility. "Clearly visible to the general public and to patrons" means:
(1)
Posted in the front window of a fixed food facility within five feet of the front door; or
(2)
Posted in a display case mounted on the outside front wall of a fixed food facility within five feet of the front door; or
(3)
Posted in the service window of a mobile food facility; or
(4)
Posted in a location approved by the health officer to ensure proper notice to the general public and to patrons of the food facility.
(c)
No more than one placard shall be posted. Only the most recently issued placard shall be posted.
(d)
If a placard is damaged or altered, the permittee shall immediately contact the health officer for a replacement.
(e)
A placard is valid from the time of issuance until a new inspection or a change in ownership.
(f)
In addition to the placard, a copy of the official inspection report shall be maintained at the food facility and shall be available to the public for review upon request. The official inspection report shall be kept at the food facility until the health officer issues a new placard and official inspection report.
(Ord. No. 2016-08, § II, 3-15-16)