Under the law, the menus for sit-down chain restaurants must now display total calories, fat, sodium and carbohydrates.
That law applies to restaurant chains with 15 or more locations nationwide. That information must be displayed at the table or on the menu.
The first part of the law went into effect in February. That's when fast food and takeout spots started posting calories on menu boards.
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Establishments found in violation of these additional requirements will get a citation for the first offense.
For the next offense, they face a $150 fine.
Health experts say the goal is to get people eating and living healthier.
However, not all Philadelphia restaurants are on board. The new healthcare reform bill contains a provision that chain restaurants nationwide will have to display calories only.
Furthermore, the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association tells Action News the federal law is "more reasonable" and that the Philadelphia law is "a tremendous waste of time and resources." The association claims the federal law will supersede the city's law.
For now, Philadelphia's law is in effect and the health commissioner says it will be enforced.
"If chain restaurants aren't in compliance they will initially be cited- which means educated- and ultimately they will be ticketed and fined if they do not comply," said Dr. Donald Schwarz.
The city health department points out the federal law is not in effect yet, and their law department is looking into whether the federal law will supercede the city's law. If so, they will apply for a waiver to enact their own, more comprehensive, law.
