The following terms used in this Chapter shall have the meanings indicated below:
HEALTH DEPARTMENT or DEPARTMENT: The Kings County Health Department, which acts as the Health Department of the incorporated cities in Kings County pursuant to resolutions made under the provisions of sections 476 and 477 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California.
HEALTH OFFICER: The County Health Officer or his deputy or assistant duly authorized to act in his behalf in case of his absence or incapacity.
INSPECTOR: A sanitarian, as defined in Health and Safety Code section 517, employed by the Health Department, or the Health Officer or any deputy health officer authorized to inspect premises or equipment for the enforcement of this Chapter.
PREMISES: Includes land, buildings and vehicles wherein food is handled, stored, distributed, prepared, processed, served or sold, and also equipment installed or used in food establishments or on such premises. (1975 Code §8-2.01)