§ 241.10 Animals Prohibited

   No live animals shall be brought into, or kept in any room in which food is prepared, processed, stored or served except that guide dogs accompanying their blind masters may not be prohibited.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.11 Walls, Ceilings, Floors; Light and Ventilation

   The walls and ceilings of food shops shall be of smooth construction and easily cleanable material and shall be kept clean, in good repair and well-painted. Floors shall be of impervious material and smooth construction and shall be kept clean. Rooms where food is handled shall be well-ventilated and food preparation and utensil washing areas shall be adequately lighted and sufficient in size for their purpose.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.12 Water Supply

   Every food shop shall have running hot and cold water, abundant in supply and under adequate pressure supplied to conveniently located sinks, and if necessary, other devices for the processing of food and washing of equipment. The water shall be of safe, sanitary quality.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.13 Sanitary Facilities

   (a)   Every food shop shall be provided with adequate toilet facilities. Such facilities shall be clean, in good repair and properly ventilated. All toilet room doors shall be tight fitting and self-closing and no toilet room shall open directly into any room where food is prepared or served. Conveniently located hand-washing facilities shall be provided for all toilet rooms, including wash bowl supplied with running hot and cold water, soap and sanitary towers or other approved drying facilities. Such hand-washing facilities shall not be used for the washing of food or food equipment. No employee shall resume work after using the toilet room without washing his or her hands. When deemed necessary, auxiliary hand-washing facilities shall be provided in the food preparation area.

   (b)   No clothing shall be kept in an objectionable manner in any food shop and when deemed necessary, suitable dressing rooms shall be provided for employees.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)

§ 241.14 Equipment and Utensils

   All equipment in food shops shall be designed, constructed and so placed as to be easily cleanable, and shall be in good repair and kept clean. No utensils shall be made wholly or in part of lead, cadmium or other substances which food may affect to form dangerous or unwholesome substances. Utensils shall be stored and handled in a manner to prevent contamination. Drying cloths, table cloths and napkins shall be clean and used only for their intended purposes.

(Ord. No. 2163-01. Passed 5-20-02, eff. 5-23-02)