(A)
There shall be a certified food protection manger on each shift and available for food service workers that may have questions about food service operations at each permitted food establishment. Certification must be obtained by passing an examination approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services and the regulatory authority. Temporary food establishments and food establishments that serve, sell, or distribute only prepackaged, non-time and temperature controlled for safety foods and beverages are exempt from this section.
(B) A certified food protection manager is required for each section of each food establishment. The regulatory authority may require additional certified food protection managers in sufficient number to ensure that all areas of food preparation and food service are under the direction of such certified personnel.
(C) Upon termination or transfer of a certified food protection manager, the food establishment shall employ another certified food protection manager within 30 days of such termination or transfer.
(D) All food employees shall be required to successfully complete a food handler class approved by the Texas Department of State Health Services within 30 days of hire.
(E) Temporary food establishments, concession stands, and snow cone stands must have at least one certified food handler on duty during all hours of operation. A food handler certificate must be submitted to the regulatory authority upon submission of the temporary food establishment permit application.
(F) A permitted food establishment that handles only pre-packaged food and does not prepare or package food is only required to obtain a food handler certification. One certified food handler per food establishment must be on duty at all times during business hours, to meet the intent of safe food practices of this chapter.
(G) In the event of a change of ownership of a food establishment, the new owner/operator of a food establishment shall provide proof to the regulatory authority that the appropriate number of certified food protection managers will be on duty within 30 days of the change of ownership.
(H) A food establishment shall provide proof of food protection manager certification to the regulatory authority prior to being issued a food establishment permit.
(I) A food establishment shall, within 30 days of the effective date of resignation, termination, or permanent transfer of any previously certified food protection manager, employ another certified food protection manager. The regulatory authority shall have the discretion to grant an extension of time to obtain a new certified food protection manager upon a written, printed, or electronic request.
(J) The certificate of each certified food protection manager must be displayed in a conspicuous place.
(Ord. OR-2235-21, passed 12-13-21; Am. Ord. OR-2236-22, passed 1-10-22; Am. Ord. OR-2249-22, passed 4-25-22; Am. Ord. OR-2348-24, passed 2-26-24)