§ 9-52-83. Pedestrian vendors and push carts.

Pedestrian vendors and push cart vendors shall meet all the applicable requirements of this article and shall also meet the following special requirements. The health officer shall adopt written rules and regulations for pedestrian vendors and push cart vendors for the purpose of interpretation of this article.

A.

No person shall engage in the business as a pedestrian vendor or push cart vendor without a permit.

B.

If the pre-operational inspection is approved, a permit application will be issued to the vendor upon payment of the required permit fee.

C.

The permitted pedestrian vendor or push cart vendor shall secure the written permission of an agent, manager, superintendent, or director in charge of a mall, pedestrian mall, shopping center, commercial business, historical district or city park. Such agent, manager, superintendent or director shall be directly responsible for the operation or activities of such vendors.

D.

All food to be served and sold by a pedestrian vendor or push cart vendor shall be processed under proper and sanitary facilities as required by the health officer and state department of health and/or state department of agriculture rules and regulations.

E.

All push carts shall have a commissary licensed by the state department of health and/or the state department of agriculture where the food is prepared and/or stored when the cart is not in use, and cleaning facilities are available.

F.

Push carts shall have facilities where perishable food can be kept below 41 degrees Fahrenheit and/or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit in a controlled container.

G.

Push carts shall be especially designed for food distribution and shall be made from material that can be kept clean and well maintained.

H.

All push cart vendors must have a copy of their permit and most recent inspection available upon request.

I.

Pedestrian vendors and push cart vendors shall wash their hands as required by the state department of health and state department of agriculture rules and regulations.

J.

Vendors shall wear clean outer garments at all times.

K.

Toilet facilities shall be provided by the sponsoring organization and made available to the public and shall meet the requirements of the county plumbing code.

L.

All pedestrian vendor carts and pushcarts shall be clearly identified with the name of the business and permit number posted and unobstructed on the exterior of the unit in letters at least three inches in height.

(Ord. No. 5542, § 1, 12-17-2013)