§ 11-47. Penalties.

(1)

All provisions of this chapter shall be applicable to all food establishments unless otherwise required by law.

(2)

No food establishment shall be operated within the city unless it conforms with the provisions of this chapter.

(3)

Any person who violates any provision of this chapter shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine of not exceeding two thousand dollars ($2,000.00); provided, however, that no penalty shall be greater than the penalty provided for the same or a similar offense under the laws of the State of Texas. However, nothing in this article shall be construed as requiring the code enforcement/health officer to report minor violations of this chapter for prosecution whenever the code enforcement/health officer believes the public interest will be adequately served in the circumstances by a warning.

A license holder shall ensure that the food establishment or mobile food unit is in full compliance with this chapter at all times.

The person in charge shall ensure that the food establishment is operated in full compliance with this chapter and that all food is stored, prepared, displayed and served in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. No. 1559 , § 1, 5-14-18)