(a) 
Whenever a food establishment is constructed or extensively remodeled or whenever an existing structure is converted for use as a food establishment, properly prepared plans and specifications for such construction, remodeling, or conversion is begun, the plans and specifications shall indicate the proposed layout, arrangement, mechanical plans, and construction materials of work areas, and the type and model of proposed fixed equipment and facilities. The health officer shall approve the plans and specifications if they meet the requirements of all applicable laws. No food establishment shall be constructed, extensively remodeled, or converted except in accordance with plans and specifications approved by the health officer.
(b) 
Whenever plans and specifications are required by subsection (a) of this section to be submitted to the health officer, the health officer shall inspect the food establishment prior to its beginning operation to determine compliance with the approved plans and specifications and with the requirements of all applicable laws.
(1996 Code, sec. 46-96)
(a) 
An inspection of a food establishment shall be performed at least once every six months; except that inspections of food products establishments which are inspected at least once per week by state or federal food sanitation inspectors shall be inspected at least once every 12 months. Additionally, inspections of the food establishment shall be performed as often as are necessary for the enforcement of this article.
(b) 
The health officer, after proper identification, shall be permitted to enter any food establishment or any private or public property where vending machines or mobile food vendors are located at any reasonable time, for the purpose of making inspections to determine compliance. The health officer shall be permitted to examine the records of the establishment or operation to obtain information pertaining to food and supplies purchased, received, or use, or to persons employed.
(c) 
Whenever an inspection of a food establishment or operation is made, the findings shall be recorded on an inspection report form appropriate to that type of food establishment or operation. A copy of the inspection report form shall be furnished to the person in charge at the conclusion of the inspection. The completed inspection report form is a public document that shall be made available for public disclosure to any person who requests it according to law.
(1996 Code, sec. 46-97)
The hearings provided for in this division shall be conducted by the health officer of the city or his designated representative at a time and place designated by him. Based upon the recorded evidence of such hearing, the health officer of the city or his designated representative shall make a final finding, and shall sustain, modify, or rescind any notice or order considered in this hearing. A written report of the hearing decision shall be furnished to the holder of the permit by the health officer.
(1996 Code, sec. 46-98)
A notice provided for in this division is properly served when it is delivered to the holder of the permit or the person in charge, or when it is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, to the last known address of the holder of the permit. A copy of the notice shall be filed in the records of the health officer.
(1996 Code, sec. 46-99)