137F.9 Operation without inspection prohibited.
1. A person shall not open or operate a food establishment or food processing plant until an inspection has been made and a license has been issued by the regulatory authority. Inspections shall be conducted according to standards adopted by rule of the department pursuant to chapter 17A.
2. A person who opens or operates a food establishment or food processing plant without a license is subject to a penalty of up to twice the amount of the annual license fee.
98 Acts, ch 1162, §14, 30
Structure Iowa Code
Chapter 137F - FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS AND FOOD PROCESSING PLANTS
Section 137F.2 - Adoption by rule.
Section 137F.3 - Authority to enforce.
Section 137F.3A - Municipal corporation inspections — contingent appropriation.
Section 137F.4 - License required.
Section 137F.5 - Application for license.
Section 137F.6 - License fees.
Section 137F.7 - Suspension or revocation of licenses.
Section 137F.8 - Farmers markets.
Section 137F.8A - Stand operated by a minor.
Section 137F.9 - Operation without inspection prohibited.
Section 137F.10 - Regular inspections.
Section 137F.11 - Inspection upon complaint.
Section 137F.11A - Posting of inspection reports.
Section 137F.13 - Water and waste treatment.
Section 137F.14 - Toilets and lavatories.
Section 137F.15 - Fire safety.