§ 46-126. Inspections.

(a)

Before a permit is issued, the city or its authorized representative shall inspect and approve the food establishment. An inspection of a food establishment shall be performed at least once annually and shall be prioritized based upon assessment of the food establishment's compliance and potential of causing foodborne illness according to 25 TAC 229.171(h).

(b)

The regulatory authority shall classify food establishments as special priority, high priority, medium priority, or low priority, according to the type of operation; particular foods that are prepared; number of people served; susceptibility of the population served; history of violations and any other risk factor deemed relevant to the operation.

(c)

Refusal of an owner, manager or employee to allow the authorized representative of the regulatory authority, upon presentation of credentials, to inspect any permitted business or operation therein during normal business hours will result in an immediate suspension of the permit, requiring all permitted activities to abate until after such time as a hearing may be held per subsection 46-124(e).

(Ord. No. O-2012-004-11, § 3, 2-13-12)