The purpose of this chapter is to establish
a program for awarding certificates of merit to food-handling establishments
in the Town of Barnstable.
The certificate of merit is an award given only
to restaurant businesses classified as food service establishments
as defined in Article X, Minimum Standards for Food Establishments,
State Sanitary Code, with seating provided for patrons. The award
will not be awarded to churches, public schools, and retail food stores
that may have, or subsequently obtained, a food-service permit. The
award, when given to an establishment, will inform the public that
the establishment has attained and maintained high sanitation standards
over a period of time thereby serving as a stimulus for other members
of the food industry to accomplish the same thing. The certificate
is intended to be displayed prominently and publicly. The award is
based upon sanitary criteria alone and does not reflect aesthetic
qualities, standards of service, menu, price, or any other nonsanitary
criteria.