Legislation

Philadelphia Health Board Gains Power to Tighten Food Establishment Regulations Citywide Immediately

This bill updates the Philadelphia Health Code to give the Board of Health more power to regulate food establishments in the city.

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Council sought to strengthen Philadelphia's food licensing requirements with new health codes.

Councilmember Bass's bill sets new safety standards for Philadelphia food establishments, requiring them to have no outstanding health or safety violations before receiving a license from the city.

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Philadelphia to Prohibit Sale of Expired Food and Medications

Stricter Regulations Ahead: Philly Restaurants Must Pay More to Dump Food Waste Restaurants with more than 10 employees will now be charged $100 per ton of food waste dumped at the city's trash transfer stations, starting this summer.

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Philadelphia Restaurants Forced to Clamp Down on Employee Hygiene Amid Growing Concerns Over Food Safety

City Council Proposes Stricter Enforcement of Sidewalk Cafe Regulations, Citing Concerns for Pedestrian Safety as Busy Outdoor Dining Spills onto Narrow Philadelphia Streets.

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Philadelphia Restaurants Prohibited from Using Artificial Trans Fats in Cooking and Recipes

Philadelphia restaurants must cut artificial trans fats from menus starting next year, targeting a major contributor to heart disease in city residents who rely on takeout and eat at local eateries regularly.

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