As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
CERTIFIED AGENT
One who has been certified by the State of Connecticut for
food establishment inspections.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
The Director of Health for the Town of East Haddam or the
Registered Sanitarian, who is his/her authorized agent, who shall
enforce this chapter.
FOOD
Any raw, cooked or processed edible substance, drink or ingredient,
including ice, used or intended for use, in whole or in part, or otherwise
handled for human consumption.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
Any place, fixed or mobile, where food intended for human
consumption is manufactured, prepared, stored, offered for sale, sold,
served or given to the public or handled in any other manner for public
use, regardless of whether consumption is on or off the premises or
whether there is a charge for the food. The term does not include
private homes where food is prepared for individual family consumption.
FOOD VENDING MACHINE
A device automatically operated to supply food without the
direct supervision of a human being.
HAZARD ANALYSIS
An evaluation of food handling operations to identify points
of potential product contamination and assess the adequacy of hot
processing and hot and cold storage methods of foods.
SEASONAL ESTABLISHMENT
A food establishment which is seasonal in nature, i.e., not
to exceed a six-month duration in any given year.
TEMPORARY FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS
Food establishments that may operate in the Town of East
Haddam at fixed locations for periods not to exceed 14 days in any
thirty-day period, in connection with a carnival, circus, public exhibition,
festival, or similar transitory gathering.
Each person owning, operating or managing a food service establishment
designated as Class III or Class IV shall be a qualified food operator
(QFO) or shall employ on site at least one qualified food operator
who is in a supervisory position at said establishment. Documentation
for said QFO shall be maintained on file at the food service establishment
and provided to the local Director of Health or his/her agent on request.
Whenever the qualified food operator terminates employment, is terminated
or is transferred, the person owning, operating or managing the food
service establishment shall immediately notify the local health department
in writing. A replacement qualified food operator shall be employed
within 30 days from the date of termination or transfer of the qualified
food operator. Exempt from this QFO requirement (but from no other
food service regulations) are temporary food service establishments
and special events sponsored by nonprofit civic organizations such
as, but not limited to, school sporting events, little league food
booths, church suppers and fairs.
Food from a food establishment outside the jurisdiction of the
Director of Health of the Town of East Haddam may be sold within the
Town of East Haddam if such food establishments conform to the provisions
of this chapter or to substantially equivalent provisions. The Director
of Health or certified agent may accept reports from responsible authorities
in other jurisdictions where such food establishments are located.
Any person who shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter
and/or the Public Health Code of the State of Connecticut shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction
thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not more than $100. In addition
thereto, such persons may be enjoined from continuing such violation.
Each day upon which such a violation occurs shall constitute a separate
violation.
A notice provided for in this chapter is properly served when
it is delivered or left with the license holder or person in charge
by means of an inspection report or other written notice or when it
is sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
to the last known address of the license holder. A copy of any notice
shall be filed in the records of the Director of Health.