Official:Amending Section 6-301 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Food Establishments," by establishing the licensing fee and licensing requirements for food establishments with seating for 30 or less patrons where the preparation or serving of food and/or beverages is primarily for consumption off the premises, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Clarke
Introduced: October 25, 2007
: Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.
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This bill sets licensing fees and requirements for food establishments with seating for 30 or less patrons that primarily serve take-out or off-premises consumption. Requirements include posting 'NO LOITERING' signs, maintaining sanitary restrooms, and installing video surveillance cameras.
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