(a) As used in this chapter:
(1) "Food shop" applies to "retail food establishment" and "food service operation", as those terms are defined in RC Chapter 3717.
(2) "Mobile food shop" means a "mobile retail food establishment" or "mobile food service operation", as those terms are defined in RC Chapter 3717.
(3) "Vendor" means a mobile food shop or a person operating a mobile food shop.
(4) "Food item" means a raw, cooked, or processed edible substance, ice, beverage, or ingredient used or intended for use or for sale in whole or in part for human consumption. Food includes ice, water or any other beverage, food ingredients, and chewing gum.
(5) "Street" means street, alley, highway, roadway, or avenue.
(6) "Vending device" means a container for the sale, display or transport of food items by a vendor.
(7) "Mobile food shop manager" means the individual or individuals with primary responsibility and authority for operating a mobile food shop.
(8) "Trailer" means an unpowered flatbed vehicle towed by another.
(9) "Central Business District" means the area defined inSection 325.12.
(10) "Community event" or "special event" means a community based organization event specifically granted use of streets and sidewalks within a specifically defined area for a period of time not exceeding ten (10) days.
(11) "Sidewalk" means that portion of the street between the curb lines or the lateral lines of a roadway and the adjacent property line.
(12) "Street" means street, alley, highway, roadway, or avenue.
(13) "Unobstructed walk" means a clear, continuous paved surface free of tree grates, elevator grates and all vertical obstructions.
(14) "Operator" means a vendor.
(15) "Commercial Activity" is defined as any activity which is conducted as part of the commercial establishment.
(16) "Public Health Information Sign" means the placard (white, yellow, or red) that is issued by Cleveland Department of Public Health to the license holder following a standard health or safety inspection which shall designate whether the license facility is inspected and in compliance, or in the enforcement process.
(b) The definitions contained in RC Chapters 3715 and 3717 pertaining to the administration and enforcement of food safety programs are adopted and incorporated by the City of Cleveland as if set forth herein.
(Ord. No. 1233-15. Passed 11-9-15, eff. 11-11-15)