The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and the
enforcement of this chapter:
ADULTERATED
The condition of a food:
(1)
If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance
in a quantity which may render it injurious to health.
(2)
If it bears or contains any added poisonous or deleterious substance
for which no safe tolerance has been established by regulation or
in excess of such tolerance if one has been established.
(3)
If it consists, in whole or in part, of any filthy, putrid or
decomposed substance or if it is otherwise unfit for human consumption.
(4)
If it has been processed, prepared, packed or held under unsanitary
conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth or whereby
it may have been rendered injurious to health.
(5)
If it is, in whole or in part, the product of a diseased animal
or an animal which has died otherwise than by slaughter.
APPROVED
Acceptable to the Director of Health, based on determination
as to conformance with appropriate standards and good public health
practice.
AUTHORIZED AGENT
Any individual certified by the Connecticut Department of
Public Health (CT DPH) to inspect food-service establishments and
enforce the provisions and regulations of Connecticut state agencies
under the supervision and/or authority of the Director of Health.
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH
The Director of Health of the Town of Wallingford or his
designated representative.
EMPLOYEE
Any person working in a food-service establishment who transports
food or food containers, who engages in food preparation or service
or who comes in contact with any food utensils or equipment.
FOOD
Any raw, cooked or processed edible substance, beverage or
ingredient used or intended for use or for sale, in whole or in part,
for human consumption.
FOOD-PROCESSING ESTABLISHMENT
A commercial establishment in which food is processed or
otherwise prepared and/or packaged for distribution for human consumption.
FOOD-SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
Any fixed or mobile place where food is prepared and intended
for individual service, such as restaurant; coffee shop; cafeteria;
short-order cafe; luncheonette, grill; tea room; sandwich shop; soda
fountain; tavern; bar; cocktail lounge; nightclub; roadside stand;
industrial-feeding establishment; private, public or nonprofit organization
or institution routinely serving food; grocery store; supermarket
(combined grocery, deli, bakery); catering kitchen, commissary or
similar place in which food or drink is prepared for sale or for service
on the premises or elsewhere; and any other eating or drinking establishment
or operation where food is served or provided for the public with
or without charge.
MISBRANDED
The presence of any written, printed or graphic matter, upon
or accompanying food or containers of food, which is false or misleading
or which violates any applicable state or local labeling requirements.
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION
An organization holding a tax-exempt status as defined by
the United States Revenue Code, 26U.S.C. § 501, which is
operated by an entity which is not associated with a branch of federal,
state or local government.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD
Any perishable food which consists, in whole or in part,
of milk or milk products, eggs, meats, poultry, fish, shellfish or
other ingredients capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth
of infectious or toxigenic microorganisms.
TEMPORARY FOOD-SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
Any food-service establishment which operates at a fixed
location for a temporary period of time, not to exceed two weeks,
in connection with a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition or
similar transitory gathering.
UNSATISFACTORY INSPECTION
An inspection where a rating score is below 80 and/or one
or more four-point demerit item in violation regardless of score,
utilizing the CT DPH standardized inspection form.
WHOLESOME
In sound condition, clean, free from adulteration and otherwise
suitable for use as human food.