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 Pearland
 Code of Ordinances
 Chapter 11. FOOD AND FOOD HANDLERS
 Article III. LICENSES

§ 11-41. Licenses required.  

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  • No person shall operate a food establishment who does not possess a valid license issued to him/her by the code enforcement/health officer. Such licenses shall be known as a "food service license", a "temporary food service license", or a "mobile food unit license", hereinafter referred to collectively as "license", "licenses", or "food licenses". Only a person who complies with the requirements of this chapter shall be entitled to receive or retain such a license. Licenses are not transferable from one (1) person or place to another person or place. A valid license shall be posted in view of the public in every food establishment and every temporary food establishment. All food licenses shall remain the property of the City of Pearland.

    (1)

    Any person desiring to obtain a food service license shall make written application for such license on forms provided at the city's permits department or on the city's website. Such application shall include the applicant's full name and mailing address; the location of proposed food establishment; and the signature of the applicant or applicants.

    (2)

    Any person desiring to obtain a temporary food service license shall make written application for such license on forms provided at the city's permits department or on the city's website. In addition to the information listed in subsection (1) above, such application shall include the inclusive dates of the proposed operations; the name, address and telephone number of the owner or owners of the property where the temporary food service establishment is to be located; and a statement signed by the owner(s) of the property or his/her authorized agent, stating that arrangements have been made for the proper disposal of all rubbish, trash, garbage, and for maintaining the property free from litter and nuisances during the total period of operation up to and including any cleanup time required to remove all rubbish, trash, garbage, and litter resulting from the food service. A description of such arrangements must be included. Licenses for temporary food establishments shall be issued for a period of time not to exceed fourteen (14) consecutive days.

    (3)

    Any person desiring to obtain a mobile food unit license shall make written application for such license on forms provided at the city's permits department or on the city's website. In addition to the information listed in subsection (1) above, such application shall include the physical address where the mobile food unit is stationed when not in use; the business name and address of the central preparation facility or other fixed food service establishment where the potentially hazardous food supplies are obtained; the address of the servicing area; a description of the mobile food unit which includes the manufacturer's make, model, serial or VIN number, and the vehicle's state registration number.

    (4)

    The code enforcement/health officer shall issue the appropriate license to the applicant if inspection reveals that the proposed food establishment complies with the requirements of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1559 , § 1, 5-14-18)