As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
CUSTARD MIX and CUSTARD-FILLED
Refers to any product consisting principally of flour, sugar,
eggs and milk, with or without cornstarch, heated, cooled and applied
to pastry without subsequent heating, and to filled pastry such as
cream puffs or eclairs which may be heated subsequent to filling.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
Any place where food or beverage intended for human consumption
is kept, stored, manufactured, prepared, dressed, handled, sold or
offered for sale, with or without charge, either at wholesale or retail,
and not consumed on the premises; provided, however, that the term
"food establishment" shall not include a public eating and drinking
place.
LICENSE
The permission granted to a licensee to conduct a food establishment.
OFFERED FOR SALE
The keeping or displaying of any food or drink in any store,
place, dispenser or vehicle in the manner in which food or drink is
ordinarily kept or displayed.
PERISHABLE FOODS
Any food or beverage or ingredients, exclusive of milk and
milk products, capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth
of microorganisms which can cause food infections or food intoxication.
However, products that are processed are excluded from the terms of
this definition.
SHELLFISH
Includes oysters, clams, scallops or mussels, fresh or frozen,
and any shrimp, crab or lobster, fresh, frozen or cooked but not packed
in a sealed container, and any other mollusks, fresh or frozen, intended
for human consumption.
[Amended 9-8-1970 by Ord. No. 878, approved 9-8-1970; 5-11-2004 by Ord. No.
1253, approved 5-11-2004]
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a food
establishment in the Borough who does not possess a license from the
Board of Health of Prospect Park.
B. The fee for such license shall be $35 per year, which
shall include two inspections. Additional inspections shall be $35
per reinspection.
C. Licenses shall be granted for one year (March 1 to
February 28) or portion thereof.
D. Such licenses shall be conspicuously displayed at
all times in the place thereby licensed and shall not be transferable.
E. Application for renewal shall be made at least 10
days before expiration of the existing license.
No person shall operate or maintain any food
establishment otherwise than in a clean and sanitary condition and
so as to conform at all times to the requirements of these rules and
regulations. The person in charge of and every food handler employed
in any food establishment shall observe and comply with the provisions
of these rules and regulations relating to the operation or maintenance
of such food establishments and any other rules and regulations hereafter
adopted.
No person shall undertake to construct a new building or remodel or alter an existing building or portion thereof, or install equipment therein, which is being used or is proposed for use as a food establishment without first submitting plans for approval thereof as provided under §
93-25 of this chapter.
Running hot and cold water under pressure of
not less than 15 pounds per square inch shall be easily accessible
to all rooms in which food is prepared or utensils are washed and
shall be adequate and of a safe, sanitary quality.
In every food establishment adequate and suitable
metal containers with tight-fitting lids shall be provided and used
to receive waste and refuse. All refuse shall be removed from the
premises at frequent intervals so as not to create a nuisance.