(A) The definitions as stated in the Indiana State Board of Health Regulations 410 IAC 7-24, Sanitary Standards for the Operation of Retail Food Establishments, and 21 CFR 100.1 et seq., shall be used to enforce this chapter. At least two copies of the Indiana State Board of Health Regulations 410 IAC 7-24 and 21 CFR 100.1 et seq. shall be on file in the Warrick County Auditor's office.
(B) For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
COUNTY. Those rural and urban areas of Warrick County which are under the jurisdiction of the Health Officer.
FOOD ESTABLISHMENT.
(a) Any establishment that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food or beverages for human consumption.
HEALTH OFFICER. The Warrick County Health Officer, or its duly authorized representative.
HOME BASED VENDOR. A person who prepares and sells food products in accordance with I.C. 16-42-5.3 et seq.
MICRO MARKET. An unstaffed, self-checkout retail food establishment that satisfies all requirements of I.C. 16-42-5-32.
MOBILE FOOD VENDOR.
(a) A food establishment that is:
1. Wheeled;
2. On skids;
3. Mounted on a vehicle;
4. A marine vessel; or
5. Otherwise readily moveable.
Such as a pushcart or trailer.
(b) The term MOBILE FOOD VENDOR includes a food establishment that is a wheeled vehicle or trailer that is readily moveable and designed for the service of food from the interior of the unit; and that is intended to physically report to and operate from a commissary for supplies, servicing operations, and cleaning each operating day.
PERSON. Without limitation, any individual, partnership, limited liability company, corporation, trust, or any commercial association or venture, however defined.
TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. A food establishment that operates at a fixed location for a period of time, not to exceed 14 consecutive days, in conjunction with a single event or celebration. The term TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT does not include private events that are serviced by a licensed caterer, such as private parties, weddings, or banquets.
VENDING MACHINE UNIT. One or more vending machines for potentially hazardous foods and beverages which are located in the same group.
(BC Ord. 1984-5, passed 2-27-84; Am. BC Ord. 1986-11, passed 11-14-86; Am. BC Ord. 2013-19, passed 7-22-13; Am. BC Ord. 2023-09, passed 4-24-23)