The purpose of this chapter is to safeguard the public health
and ensure that consumers are provided food that is safe, unadulterated,
and honestly presented.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION
An inspection to review whether changes have been made to
correct violations that resulted in noncompliant status determined
by a prior inspection.
LICENSE
Retail food license as defined by 7 Pa. Code Chapter 46 and
Act 106 of 2010, Subchapter A, Retail Food Safety.
MOBILE FOOD LICENSE
A license issued for a mobile food vendor in a specific category.
A.
ICE CREAM TRUCKA single vehicle that sells retail food items that are frozen desserts that is mobile and travels the City for sales. This Retail Food license is issued for a period of 12 months.
B.
TEMPORARY RETAIL FOOD LICENSEA food vendor that is operating in a single trailer, tent or vehicle or any other structure that sells retail food items for a period of 14 days or less at any one single event or celebration. This Retail Food license is issued for a period of not more than 14 days.
C.
FARMERS' MARKET VENDORA food vendor that is operating in a trailer, tent or vehicle or any other structure that sells raw agricultural commodity at the farmers' market. This retail food license is issued for the season of the farmers' market.
D.
FOOD TRUCKA food vendor that is operating in a single trailer or truck that sells retail food items for a period of more than 14 days. A maximum of 200 square feet of any type of structure is allowed for each license.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR
Any food vendor that is operating in a trailer, tent or vehicle,
or any other structure that is not located inside a permanent commercial
structure that is serviced by municipal water and sewer services.
NEW RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
A retail food establishment that is requesting an annual
food license to begin operations for a location they do not have licensed
in their name for more than 14 days. This retail food license is issued
and expires on December 31 of each year.
NUISANCE INSPECTION
An inspection for any licensed retail food establishment
requiring more than two inspections in a twelve-month period due to
repeat violations or verified complaints.
OTHER INSPECTION FEE
An inspection that is required under Pennsylvania Act 106
of 2010 for a retail food facility or for a retail food facility that
is exempt from licensing (but not inspection) under Subchapter A,
Retail Food Safety Act, or an inspection that is not required but
is requested by the owner or operator of a current or future retail
food facility for any reason. The other inspection fee is due at the
time of the inspection. A certificate of inspection will be issued
after a complaint inspection is completed and all fees collected.
RENEWAL
The reissuance of an annual food license for retail food
establishment operated for more than 14 days per year that is not
a mobile food vendor. This retail food license is issued and expires
on December 31 of each year.
Adoption of 7 Pa. Code Chapter 46: The provisions, terms, procedures,
appendices, and standards in 7 Pa. Code Chapter 46 with the exception
of Section 46.1141, license Requirements, are adopted to the extent
they do not conflict with the requirements of this chapter.
This chapter shall become effective August 7, 2023.
Any proprietor who violates or fails to comply with any provision
of this chapter shall be punished in municipal court with a fine of
$100 up to $1,000 or imprisonment for up to 90 days. Each day's
continuance of a violation of this chapter shall constitute a separate
offense. Each sale after closure shall be considered a separate offense.