Legislation

Philadelphia Ramps Up Fees for Food Establishments, Newspaper Boxes and Public Parking

Council's proposed fee shake-up would sock small-time street vendors with steeper licensing costs, while bigger food shops get a break in some neighborhoods, sparking debate over fairness and local business viability. Under the plan, tiny corner stores could pay five times more than their larger counterparts.

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Philadelphia's Food Establishments Must Meet New Licensing Requirements Under Updated Health Code Rule

This bill updates rules for food establishments to get a license in Philadelphia.

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Philadelphia Restaurants Must Display Nutrition Facts on Menu Items Under New City Ordinance Requirements

Local Food Vendors Face Tougher Regulations with Proposed Bill Mandating Health Inspections Every 30 Days or Fined $1000

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Council sought to regulate Philadelphia's take-out food establishments with limited seating.

This bill regulates take-out food establishments in Philadelphia with limited seating.

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Council Proposes Steep Fines for Small Food Shops Ignoring City's Strict New Rules on Takeout and Delivery

Small food shops with 30 or fewer seats face steep fines if they fail to post "NO LOITERING" signs, maintain sanitary restrooms, and install video surveillance cameras. (Note: The bill has lapsed, but I wrote a hook based on the actual content of the proposed changes.)

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City Tries Tougher Stance on Troubled Restaurants Temporarily Suspending Licenses Amid Repeated Health Code Lapses

City temporarily suspends food licenses for businesses with repeated health code lapses, targeting those with two or more "cease operations" orders in a year.

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Council proposes stricter health rules for take-out restaurants before licensing.

Take-out restaurants must meet stricter health standards before obtaining or renewing a license to operate in Philadelphia. The new requirements are aimed at improving public health and safety in the city's food establishments.

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