OPERATING CRITERIA

(1) The applicant shall provide to the Issuer of Licenses, in addition to any other documents/inspections which may be required;

(a) The vehicle identification number and Ontario license plate number as issued by the Ministry of Transportation

(b) Where the vehicle is transported from place to place by its own power (other than by muscular power), a valid Safety Standards Certificate issued pursuant to the provisions of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O 1990, c.H.8., as amended

(c) When on City of Timmins property, a location review application on form as prescribed by the Issuer of Licenses approved by the Director of Public Works and Engineering. Such approval shall be deemed to be effective for the term of the license and shall be subject to review upon each license renewal. Not more than two (2) such approvals shall be valid for any one (1) Refreshment Vehicle at any given time.

(d) Notwithstanding section 82(1)(c) location approval may be withdrawn at any time by the Director of Public Works and Engineering for any reason and 10 day notice shall be provided to the business owner.

(1) No licensee shall fail to ensure that:

(a) every refreshment vehicle is equipped with a metal refuse container with a self closing lid, and such container shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition and emptied at least once daily; or

i) a disposable litter container which shall be replaced at least once daily; and

ii) such containers shall be used for the disposal of all refuse.

(b) every refuse container is located in such a position on the vehicle so as to be easily accessible by persons making purchases while the vehicle is stopped;

(c) the vehicle and all parts and equipment for use in the dispensing of refreshments are maintained in a clean and sanitary condition and at all times in good repair;

(d) hard ice cream and related products are maintained in a hard condition in the vehicle at all times;

(e) no thawed or partially thawed products are refrozen, stored or sold from the vehicle;

(f) soft ice cream and related products are stored in a refrigerated cabinet suitable for the storage of soft ice cream and related products, as approved by the Medical Officer of Health;

(g) all dispensing equipment is of a sanitary design and cleaned on a daily basis;

(h) all foodstuffs are wrapped or sold in individual packages;

(i) adequate refrigeration, as approved by the Medical Officer of Health, is provided for perishable foodstuffs which shall be kept so refrigerated;

(j) the date of expiration is clearly and legibly marked on or affixed to the wrapper of all sandwiches or pre-packaged food stuffs sold from the vehicle;

(k) beverages, which shall include but shall not be limited to, milk, juices, and soft drinks are only sold in individual disposable containers;

(l) where a vehicle is powered by propane, the vehicle is inspected and certified at the time of application and on an annual basis by an authorized inspector and such certification shall be filed with the Issuer of Licences annually, or at the time of application, or as may be required;

(m) where the vehicle is powered by propane, or as otherwise may be required by the Chief Fire Official or the Issuer of Licences, a minimum five pound ABC dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be mounted on the vehicle and the operator of such vehicle shall be knowledgeable in the proper use of such fire extinguisher;

(n) vehicles from which hot, prepared foods are sold are so equipped as to maintain such foods so heated at a temperature as approved by the Medical Officer of Health;

(o) the vehicle is free from holes, crevices or cracks and the surface is readily washable and is kept clean and in good condition;

(p) only single service condiments, milk, cream and sugar are used;

(q) only single service disposable cups, plates, forks, spoons, knives and containers are used and serviettes shall be provided from a dispenser.

(2) No Refreshment Vehicle shall operate within one hundred (100) feet of any licensed restaurant unless such refreshment vehicle is under the same ownership as said restaurant.

(3) Every person selling or handling refreshments and foodstuffs shall be clean and neat in appearance and shall maintain clean hands at all times.

(4) The licensee shall ensure that the Personal Services Settings Protocol as established by the Porcupine Health Unit is adhered to at all times.

(5) No licensee shall permit any individual other than a bona fide employee to operate the refreshment vehicle.

(6) The licensee shall ensure that every vehicle displays in a contrasting colour in clearly visible letters, on both side panels, the operating name of the business as it appears on their business licence.

(7) Every owner shall take out a separate licence for each refreshment vehicle owned or operated by them and the plate issued in respect of such licence shall be securely affixed to the rear of the vehicle and be visible at all times.

(8) Every licensee shall at their own expense, whenever required to do so by the Issuer of Licences, bring such vehicle to any person designated by the Issuer of Licences for inspection.

(9) No person shall operate a refreshment vehicle on adequately zoned private property without the express written permission of the owner of the property or their authorized agent, proof of which has been filed with the Issuer of Licenses.

(10) Every licensee shall ensure that each operator or employee is made familiar with the contents of this section and shall not permit any operator or employee under their control, management, supervision or direction to breach any of the provisions of this Section.

(11) No person shall operate a refreshment vehicle equipped with a deep fat fryer or similar equipment unless such refreshment vehicle is equipped with a fire extinguishing system as set out under N.F.P.A. 96 and to the satisfaction of the Timmins Fire and Emergency Service.

(12) No person shall sound a horn or other signaling device in connection with the conduct of business from the refreshment vehicle between the hours of 9:00 p.m. of one day and 9:00 a.m. of the next day.

(13) Where a person holds a valid City of Timmins Business Licence under this section for the current year and where such person certifies that the refreshment vehicle licensed under this section has been removed from service and is being replaced by another vehicle to be operated as a refreshment vehicle, and upon submission of:

(a) a duly completed application form;

(b) an appropriate safety inspection certificate for the vehicle to be licensed as a refreshment vehicle;

(c) any other required inspections, approvals or documents as required by the Issuer of Licences; and,

(d) payment of a $100.00 administrative fee for a new Licence may be reissued by the Issuer of Licences for the replacement vehicle.

LISENCE FEE BY YEAR				REQUIRED APPROVALS OR INSPECTIONS
2017	2018	2019	2020 AND FORWARD	REQUIRED APPROVALS OR INSPECTIONS
$800.00	$830.00	$860.00	$890.00	Fire Vehicle Safety Certificate Vehicle Insurance Vehicle Identification Number Written permission from private property owner if on private property Written permission from the Clerk of the City of Timmins when on municipal property Liability insurance of $2,000,000 Certificate of Inspection (Porcupine Health Unit) Propane Inspection Certificate (where applicable)

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