When would a food establishment be ordered closed by the Niagara Region Public Health Department?
A closure order is issued to the operator of a food establishment when the Public Health Inspector is of the opinion, upon reasonable and probable grounds, that an immediate health hazard exists. Under these conditions, an order to close the establishment under Section 13 of the Health Protection and Promotion Act will be issued. A Section 13 order is issued to eliminate or decrease the effect of the health hazard. An order is a legal document. Failure to comply with an order is an offence, which upon conviction, could result in a significant fine.
