A. Required – Terms. It is unlawful for anyone to operate a food service establishment without a valid permit to do so issued to him by the health officer. Only a person who complies with the requirements of this chapter and rules and regulations of the health officer shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. Permits shall not be transferable and shall be valid only for the person and place for which issued. It shall be valid for one year from date of issue. The permit shall be posted conspicuously in the food service establishment for which issued. Permits for temporary food service establishments may be issued for a period of time not to exceed 14 days.

B. Application. Any person desiring to operate a food service establishment shall make written application for a permit on a form to be provided by the health officer. Such application shall include the applicant’s full name and post office address and whether such applicant is an individual, firm or corporation, and, if a partnership, the names and addresses of the partners, the location and type of the proposed food service establishment, and the signature of the applicant or applicants. If the application is for a temporary food service establishment, it shall also include the inclusive dates of the proposed operation.

C. Inspection – Issuance. The health officer shall make an inspection of the proposed food service establishment to determine compliance with the provisions of this chapter. When inspection reveals that the applicable requirements of this chapter have been met, a permit shall be issued to the applicant by the health officer. (1961 code § 6.06.200.)