§ 6.08.020 — Grading

6.08.020 - Grading.

A. All permanent food facilities shall be inspected and graded uniformly using an official form. The grade of each food establishment shall be determined by the Enforcement Officer using the scoring method provided on the official inspection form. The grade of each food establishment shall be evidenced by the posting of a grade card bearing the letter, "A", "B" or "C". 1. The letter "A" shall indicate a score of 90 percent or higher, and indicates that the permanent food facility passed the inspection by meeting those minimum health standards as set forth by the State of California in the California Health and Safety Code, Sections 113700, et seq., and interpreted by the Enforcement Officer. Grade "A" Cards shall be printed in blue on high-impact white styrene plastic. 2. The letter "B" shall indicate a score of less than 90 percent, but not less than 80 percent, and indicates that the permanent food facility has not passed the inspection and does not meet minimum health standards. Grade "B" Cards shall be printed in green on high-impact white styrene plastic. 3. The letter "C" shall indicate a score of less than 80 percent, and indicates that the permanent food facility has failed the inspection and has conditions existing which may pose a potential or actual threat to public health and safety. The facility may also be ordered closed, with its permit being suspended or revoked by the Enforcement Officer. Grade "C" Cards shall be printed in red on high-impact white styrene plastic. B. The grade card shall be provided by the Enforcement Officer and shall be nine inches by 11 inches in size. The grade letter shall not be more than five inches in height. C. The grade card shall be posted in a conspicuous place selected by the Enforcement Officer, at or near each entrance to the food establishment used by its patrons, and shall be removed only by the Enforcement Officer. D. It shall be unlawful to operate a food establishment unless the grade card is in place as posted by the Enforcement Officer. E. Private schools and public schools shall be required to post a grade card. F. Permanent food facilities which are not engaged in food preparation shall not be required to post a grade card.

(Ord. 7341 § 5, 2016; Ord. 6429 § 2, 1998; Ord. 4259 § 2, 1976; Prior code §§ 12.3, 12.7, 12.8)