For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms shall have the meaning given below:
APPROVED. Acceptable to the regulatory authority, as hereinafter defined, based on a determination of conformity with principles, practices, and generally recognized standards that protect public health.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. The City of Mansfield Manager of Regulatory Compliance Department, or his/her authorized designee.
CENTRAL PREPARATION FACILITY. A facility used in conjunction with a mobile food vendor in which:
(1) Food is prepared, stored, and/or wrapped;
(2) Fresh water and ice are supplied;
(3) The mobile food vendor's waste water is emptied into a proper waste disposal system; and/or
(4) The mobile food vendor is cleaned, including washing, rinsing, and sanitizing of those food contact surfaces or items not capable of being immersed in a utensil-washing sink located in the mobile food vendor.
CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION. The regulatory authority shall issue a certificate of registration to any person who submits the required application, remits the registration fee, and provides evidence of being a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through the successful completion of an accredited program as required by the City of Mansfield Code of Ordinances.
CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. An individual that has obtained certification by successfully completing and passing a Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) approved certified food manager training program.
CITY MANAGER. The City Manager of the City of Mansfield, Texas, or the duly authorized designee of the City Manager of the City of Mansfield Texas.
CONCESSION STAND. A food establishment operated on a seasonal basis for the purpose of providing food at sporting events associated with an independent school district, City of Mansfield, privately owned school, university, or community college.
CORE ITEM. A provision of Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 15 or this chapter that is not designated as a priority item or a priority foundation item and includes an item that usually relates to general sanitation, operation controls, sanitation operating procedures, facilities or structures, equipment design, or general maintenance.
COTTAGE FOOD. Foods produced by a cottage food production operation as defined by 25 Tex. Admin. Code § 229.661(b)(3).
COTTAGE FOOD PRODUCTION OPERATION. An individual operating out of the individual’s residence in which they produce cottage food.
DEMONSTRATION. The preparation of food as an example, sample, instruction, or for marketing purposes at an event, including but not limited to, a farmer’s market, fair, restaurant food show, or similar event.
FARMERS' MARKET. An area at which two or more vendors offer produce and other agricultural products for retail sale, sample, or consumption. It shall not include stands that only sell whole, uncut produce.
FARMERS' MARKET VENDOR. Any person who offers or sells produce or other agricultural products at a farmers' market.
FOOD. 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, to also specifically include chewing gum.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. An operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food for human consumption.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT—CONVENIENCE. A retail food establishment that sells a limited selection of foods, not to include fresh produce, fresh meats, or fresh seafood, exclusively for off-premise consumption. Any food establishment with a seating area accessible to the general public that contains at least one table and/or one chair is presumed to prepare foods for on-premise consumption.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT—GROCERY. Any retail food establishment that sells fresh produce, fresh meats, or fresh seafood for either on-premise or off-premise consumption.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT—RESTAURANT. A retail food establishment that prepares and/or sells food for either on-premise or off-premise consumption.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT—TO-GO. A retail food establishment that prepares and/or sells food exclusively for off-premise consumption. Any food establishment with a seating area accessible to the general public that contains at least one table and/or one chair is presumed to prepare foods for on-premise consumption.
FOOD HANDLER. An individual working with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food contact surfaces.
IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARD. A significant threat or danger to health due to a practice, circumstance, or event which creates a situation that would likely lead to injury or a foodborne illness, as determined by the regulatory authority, as hereinafter defined. IMMINENT HEALTH HAZARDS include but are not limited to lack of hot water, no electrical power, sewage back up, no water service, rodent or insect infestation as determined by the regulatory authority, or a food establishment receives a score of 69 or below during an inspection.
INSPECTOR. A person conducting inspections of food establishments as a representative of the regulatory authority, as defined herein.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR. A vehicle mounted, self-contained food establishment, designed to be readily moveable and used to store, prepare, display, serve or sell food. MOBILE FOOD VENDORS must completely maintain their mobility at all times. Notwithstanding, a MOBILE FOOD VENDOR shall also refer to "food trucks, hot trucks, cold trucks, and ice cream trucks."
NSF-APPROVED. Shall mean that an independent, third-party organization, such as the National Sanitation Foundation, has determined that the equipment or product complies with the relevant standards and/or protocol set by said organization.
PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC). The person present at a food establishment at the time of the inspection who is responsible for the food establishment's operations.
PRIORITY FOUNDATION ITEM. Application of a provision of Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 15 or this chapter that supports, facilitates, or enables one or more priority items. This term shall include an item that requires the purposeful incorporation of specific actions, equipment or procedures by industry management to attain control of risk factors that contribute to foodborne illness or injury.
PRIORITY ITEM. Application of a provision of Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 15 or this chapter that contributes directly to the elimination, prevention, or reduction of hazards associated with foodborne illness or injury to an acceptable level. This term shall include items with a quantifiable measurement to show control of hazards, including but not limited to cooking, reheating, cooling, and handwashing.
REGISTERED CERTIFIED FOOD PROTECTION MANAGER. A certified food protection manager who has registered with the City of Mansfield Regulatory Compliance Department and has received a certificate of registration from the Department.
REGULATORY AUTHORITY. The City of Mansfield or its authorized designee.
SAMPLING. The preparation of food as an example, instruction, or for marketing purposes at an event including, but not limited to, a farmers' market, fair, restaurant food show or other similar event that is served, sold, or otherwise offered for human consumption.
SEASONAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A food service establishment that operates at a fixed location for a period greater than 14 consecutive days, but not less than 365 days, and is restricted to limited food preparation, unless approved by the regulatory authority.
SNOW CONE STAND. A seasonal operation that prepares and sells chipped or shaved ice and flavored syrup treats to the public for off-site consumption and may sell prepackaged TCS-foods.
TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A food establishment operated for a temporary event not to exceed 14 consecutive days.
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL. Using time only to monitor food instead of temperature.
TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOR SAFETY FOOD (TCS FOOD). A food that requires time/temperature control for safety to limit pathogenic microorganism growth or toxin formation.
(Ord. OR-2235-21, passed 12-13-21; Ord. OR-2236-22, passed 1-10-22; Ord. OR-2249-22, passed 4-25-22)