EMPLOYEE. Any person who handles food during preparation or serving, who comes in contact with any eating or cooking utensils, or who is employed in a room or other place in which food is prepared or served.
FOOD. All articles used for food, drink, confectionery or condiment, whether simple, mixed or compound, and all substances or ingredients used in the preparation thereof.
HEALTH OFFICER. The health authority having jurisdiction in the city or his or her authorized representative.
ITINERANT RESTAURANT. One operating for a temporary period, in connection with a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition or other similar gathering.
RESTAURANT. Restaurant, coffee shop, cafeteria, short order café, luncheonette, tavern, sandwich stand, soda fountain or food establishment where food for human consumption is prepared and served in such a manner that it is ready for consumption on the premises. This term shall not include a food establishment where the only food handled or served is in original containers not filled or packaged on the premises, nor shall it include what is commonly known as a grocery where food is not prepared and served for consumption on the premises.
UTENSIL. Any kitchenware, tableware, glassware, cutlery, containers or other equipment of any kind with which food comes in contact during storage, preparation or serving.
(1979 Code, § 115.01) (Ord. 1643, passed 12-17-1956)