Who are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the Department?

Health inspectors are authorized to collect permit fees and fines on behalf of the Department because they are specifically tasked with enforcing health regulations and ensuring compliance within the food service industry. Their role includes inspecting establishments for violations of health codes and regulations, as well as managing the administrative processes involved in permits and fines. This authority is vital for maintaining public health standards and ensuring that food establishments operate within the legal framework set by the health department.

Food safety managers, environmental officers, and restaurant managers each have important roles in food safety and compliance, but they do not typically have the authority to collect these specific fees and fines. Food safety managers focus on implementing and managing food safety practices within their establishments, environmental officers handle broader environmental compliance issues, and restaurant managers oversee day-to-day operations but lack the regulatory enforcement powers held by health inspectors.