For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
DISPOSABLE. Items designed to be used once or a limited number of times and then discarded, whether the item is non-recyclable, recyclable or compostable.
FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. Any establishment, located or providing food within the City of Alhambra, which provides prepared and ready to consume food or beverages, for public consumption including but not limited to any eating and drinking service, takeout service, supermarket, delicatessen, restaurant, food vendor, sales outlet, shop, cafeteria, catering truck or vehicle, cart or other sidewalk or outdoor vendor or caterer which provides prepared and ready-to-consume food or beverages, for public consumption, whether open to the general public or limited to certain members of the public (i.e., company cafeteria for employees).
FOODWARE ITEM. Any item used or provided by food service establishments to consume food or beverages, other than the containers holding the food or beverage. Foodware items include condiment cups and packets, straws, utensils (forks, spoons, sporks, knives, chopsticks), drink stirrers, beverage spill plugs, napkins, and other drink or food accoutrements.
PREPARED FOOD. Any food or beverage prepared for consumption using any cooking, packaging, or food preparation technique, including but not limited to cooking, chopping, slicing, mixing, freezing, squeezing, or brewing, and which requires no further preparation to be consumed. Prepared food includes uncooked fruits or vegetables, "takeout" food, or food prepared to be consumed off the food service establishment premises. Prepared food does not include any uncooked meat, fish or poultry.
THIRD-PARTY APP-BASED DELIVERY PLATFORM. Any service that delivers food from a food service establishment to a customer based upon orders submitted via telephone, website or app.
(Ord. 4783, passed 4-12-21)