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Council seeks to require Philadelphia restaurants to display employee food safety certificates publicly.

Official:Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by amending Section 6-301, entitled "Food Establishments," by revising certain provisions relating to food safety and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney

Introduced: November 29, 2012

: Committee on Public Health and Human Services

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No one voted on this bill

This bill was introduced in the 2012–2015 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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Plain-Language Summary

This bill revises food safety regulations for Philadelphia restaurants and food establishments by requiring them to post employee food safety certificates, conduct regular self-inspections, and ensure proper food handling and storage.

What This Bill Does

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Requires food establishments to post employee food safety certificates, including all valid certificates and none that are expired or revoked.
Requires food establishments to have at least one person with a valid Food Establishment Food Safety Certificate present and on the premises during hours when food is being prepared, manufactured, cooked, processed, dressed, served, or distributed.
Requires food establishments to conduct regular self-inspections to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.
Allows a food establishment to avoid penalties for non-compliance with food safety regulations if they immediately notify the Department in writing and take reasonable steps to comply.