§ 8.44.070. Permit—Revocation—Hearing.

Whenever the Health Officer determines from his examination or inspection of any food establishment or mobile food vending vehicle that the holder of any permit issued under the provisions of this Chapter has violated any of the provisions of this Code or any of the laws of the State regarding food establishments or mobile food vending vehicles or the sale, preparation or distribution of food, he may serve a written notice upon the permittee to appear before the Health Officer to show cause why the permit shall not be revoked. Such notice shall contain a brief statement of the alleged violation, and the time and place of hearing, which shall be held within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice. The permittee may appear in person or with counsel and present such evidence as he may desire regarding the alleged violation and show cause why the permit shall not be revoked. The Health Officer shall receive such information, evidence and testimony as may concern the circumstances of the alleged violation, and the formal rules of evidence shall not apply. If the Health Officer determines that any of the provisions of this Chapter or any other provisions of the Code regarding food establishments or mobile food vending vehicles or the sale, preparation or distribution of food have been or are being violated, he may temporarily suspend or revoke the permit, provided any such suspension period shall not exceed ninety (90) days. Reinstatement of suspended license shall not be effected unless the act, default or omission which was the grounds for suspension has been remedied prior to the time of reinstatement.

(Prior code § 5510.17)