As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
FOOD
As used in this chapter shall be construed to include beverages.
FOOD DEALERS
As used in this chapter shall be construed to mean and include
every person, firm or corporation engaged in the sale of food or beverage
(other than intoxicating liquor) intended for human consumption.
No person shall offer for sale, or keep for the purpose of selling
or offering for sale, any food of any kind intended for human consumption
which is spoiled or tainted or is unwholesome and unfit for human
consumption for any reason.
It shall be unlawful to sell or offer for sale or keep for such
purpose any food or drink intended for human consumption which has
been adulterated by any material harmful in any way, or which does
not comply with the statutes governing the same.
Premises used for the sale or storage of food intended for human
consumption must be kept in a clean and sanitary condition. It shall
be unlawful to permit any accumulation of refuse or waste of any kind
to remain therein for more than 24 hours, and it shall be unlawful
to permit any decaying animal or plant material to remain on such
premises. No dogs, cats or other animals shall be permitted on such
premises.
Premises used for the storage, preparation or sale of food intended
for human consumption shall be kept free from flies and vermin and
rodents.
[Added 6-7-2021 by Ord.
No. 764]
A. Drinking cups. It shall be unlawful to maintain any common drinking
cup or cups, dipper or other similar utensils for the use of more
than one person in any public hall, theater, store or other place
frequented by the public.
B. Serving food. Utensils for personal use in all places serving food
or drink to the public shall be thoroughly cleaned and sterilized
after each such usage.