For the purpose of §§ 9-6-6-1 et seq., the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADULTERATED. A food is adulterated:
(1) If it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance which may be 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 prepared, packed, or stored under insanitary conditions whereby it may have become contaminated with filth, or rendered injurious to health; or
(5) If the container is composed in whole or in part of a poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health.
APPROVED. Acceptable to the Health Authority based on his determination as to conformance with appropriate standards and good public-health practice.
COMMISSARY. Commissary, catering establishment, restaurant, or any other place in which food, beverages, ingredients, containers, or supplies are kept, handled, prepared, or stored and directly from which vending machines are serviced.
EMPLOYEE. Any operator or any person employed by him who handles any food, beverage, or ingredient to be dispensed through vending machines, or who comes into contact with food surfaces of containers, equipment, utensils, or packaging materials used in connection with vending machine operations, or who otherwise services or maintains one or more such machines.
FOOD. Any raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, beverage, or ingredient used or intended for use in whole, or in part, for human consumption.
HEALTH AUTHORITY. The Mayor or his designated representative.
HOT LIQUID FOOD or BEVERAGE. Liquid food or beverage, the temperature of which at the time of service to the consumer is at least 140° F.
MACHINE LOCATION. The room, enclosure, space, or area where one or more vending machines are installed and operated.
MISBRANDING. The use of any written, printed, or graphic matter upon or accompanying products or containers dispensed from vending machines, including signs or placards displayed in relation to such products so dispensed, which is false or misleading, or which violates any applicable city, state, or federal labeling requirements.
OPERATOR. Any person who, by contract, agreement, or ownership, takes responsibility for furnishing, installing, servicing, operating, or maintaining one or more vending machines.
PERISHABLE FOOD. Any food of such type or in such condition as may spoil. Wrapped candy and bottled soft drinks are excluded from this definition.
PERSON. Any individual, partnership, corporation, company, firm, institution, trustee, or association, or any other public or private entity. This term shall mean either the singular or the a plural as the case may be.
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. Any perishable food or beverage or ingredients consisting in whole or in part of milk, milk products, eggs, meat, fish, poultry, or other food capable of supporting rapid and progressive growth of microorganisms which can cause food infections or food intoxication. However, products in hermetically sealed containers processed by heat to prevent spoilage, and dehydrated, dry, or powdered products so low in moisture content as to preclude development of microorganisms are excluded from the terms of this definition.
PRODUCT CONTACT SURFACE. Any surface of the vending machine, appurtenances, or containers which come into direct contact with any food, beverage, or ingredient, and those surfaces with which food, beverage, or ingredient may come in contact and drain back onto surfaces normally in contact with any food, beverage, or ingredient.
SAFE TEMPERATURES. As applied to potentially hazardous food shall mean temperatures of 45° F. or below, and 140°
SANITIZE. Effective bactericidal treatment of clean product contact surfaces by a process which has been approved by the Health Authority as being effective in destroying micro-organisms, including pathogens.
SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE. Any utensils, container, implement, or wrapper intended for use only once in the preparation, storage, display, service, or consumption of food or beverage.
VENDING MACHINE. Any self-service device offered for public use which, upon insertion of a coin, coins or token, or by other means, dispenses unit servings of food or beverage, either in bulk or in package, without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation.
('74 Code, § 6-14-2) (Ord. 2514)