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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02610 ORD - 10/25/1949A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH CONDITIONS OF THE CITY BY PROVIDING A CODE OF SANITARY REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PLACES, BUSINESS AND PERSONS WHERE IN OR BY WHOM FOODSTUFF OR DRINKS FOR HUMAN BEINGS IS, PRODUCED, HANDLED, PREPARED, CARED FOR OR SOLD, AND ALL VEHICLES USED IN CONNECTION KITH ANY SUCH BUSINESS, FOR THE CONDUCT OF HOTELS AND LODGING HOUSES, AND PRESCRIBING THE PUNISHMENT FOR THE VIOLATION OF THE SEVERAL PROVISIONS HEREIN CONTAINED; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN LICENSES AND PERMITS, CONTAINING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY ", BEING ORDINANCE NO. 820, PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL ON THE 8TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, A. D. 1938, BY ADD- ING ARTICLE II -A SO AS TO PROVIDE FOR THE ISSUING OF PERMITS FOR THE OPERATION OF TEMPCRARY RESTAURANTS, PROVIDING ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF SAID TEMPORARY RESTAURANTS, DEFINING CERTAIN TMW, AND PROVIDING FOR REVOCATION OF PERMITS. WHEREAS, the present Health Ordinance does not permit the operation of temporary restaurants and such temporary restaurants will require an addi- tional amount of supervision as compared with the operation of permanent types of restaurants, and it is necessary that additional fees be charged for such supervision and that such supervision be exercised for the pro- tection of the health of the public. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; - SECTION 1. There is hereby added to and made a part of the Health Ordinance, being Ordinance No. B20 of the City of Corpus Christi, Texas, said provisions ae hereafter adopted being designated as Article II -A of said Health Ordinance and reading as follows: ARTICLE II -A - TEMPORARY RESTAURANTS 1. The term "Temporary Restaurants" shall mean an establisbment handling food stuffs operating for a period not exceeding ten consecutive days at one location and the term "temporary restaurants" shall also include establishments operating not in excess of three days in any one week, and further provided all of such operations shall be in connection with a fair, carnival, circus, public exhibition, or other similar gathering operating on premises owned or controlled under lease -hold interests of a public or pri- vate school, religious or charitable organization, civic organization, City park or recreation department, or other municipal property on which a fair, ato l0 s carnival, oircus or public exhibition shall be in operation. 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a temporary restaurant in the City of Corpus Christi who does not possess an unrevoked permit from the health officers such permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place. Only persons who comply with the requirements of this ordinance shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. A person conducting a tempo- rary restaurant shall be required to secure a permit before beginning operation. 3• A permit may be suspended by the health officer upon the violation of the holder of any of the terms of this ordinance, or for making any misrepre- sentations in the obtaining of such permit. 1. Temporary restaurants shall be constructed and operated in an approved manner. The health officer shall approve a temporary restaurant only if it complies with the following sanitation requirements: a. It shall be located in clean surroundings and kept in a clean sanitary condition. b. It shall be so constructed and arranged that food, drink, utensils, and equipment will not be exposed to insects or to dust or other contamination. c. Only food and drink which is clean, wholesome, and free from adulteration shall be sold or served. d. An adequate supply of water of safe, sanitary quality shall be easily available and used for drinking, and no other shall be used for drink- ing and for cleaning utensils and equipment. If multiuse utensils are used in the serving of food or drink, they shall be thoroughly washed with hot water and a satisfactory detergent and effectively subjected to an approved bac- tericidal process after each use and so handled and kept as to be protected from contamination. e. Adequate provision shall be made for refrigeration of perishable food and drink. Ice used in or with food or drink shall be from a source approved by the health officer and so handled as to avoid contami- nation. r f. Garbage and refuse shall be kept in tightly covered, water - II tight containers until removed and shall be disposed of in a place and manner approved by the health officer. Dishwater and other liquid wastes shall be so disposed of as not to create a nuisance. g. All persons employed or working as food handlers are re- quired to be holders of a valid Food Handlerts Certificate according to the requirements of the Food Handler's Ordinance of the City. h. Adequate and satisfactory toilet and hand - washing facili- ties shall be readily accessible to employees. No person engaged in the handling or serving of food or drink shall return to his work, after using the toilet, without first thoroughly washing his hands. 5. Upon failure of any person maintaining or operating a temporary restaurant, after warning, to comply with any of these requirements, it shall be the duty of the health officer summarily t) forbid the further sale or serving of food or drink therein. Any person continuing to sell or serve food or drink in such a restaurant after being so forbidden, shall be subject to the penalties provided for violation of this ordinance. 6. FEES. - -Upon meeting the requirements of this Article a permit shall be issued by the health officer upon the payment of a fee according to the following schedule. a. A fee of Five Dollars ($5.00) shall be paid with an addi- tional amount of Fifty -Cents ($0.50) for each day of operation in excess of ten (10) days. The application for a permit shall state the number of days for which a permit is desired and shall set forth the facts as to ownership and location showing the compliance by the applicant with the provisions of this ordinance. A separate and different permit shall be obtained for each location at which it is desired to operate a temporary restaurant. SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective and be in full force after final passage, adoption and publication as required by law. The foregoing Ordinance was read the first time and passed to the second reading on the —L—lay of © Li OeA %L, A. D. 1949, by the following vote: Leslie 7assermea_ (�CF.J.Q„ Jack y Correct Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman The foregoing Ordinance was read the second time and passed to the third reading an the of ��:G , A. D. 1949, by the following vote: City of Corpus Christi, Texas Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest' Harney Cott Sydney B. Herndon George L. Lowman L The foregoing Ordinance was read the third time and passed and ordered approved by the Mayor on the.29 day of C)C7'06 A, A. D. 194% by the following vote: Leslie Wasserman Jack DeForrest Barney Cott Sydney E. Herndon George L. Lowman APPROVED thisaj day of AA. 1). 1949. ST: i 'y' eoretary APF VED $S TO LEGAL FORM: City of Corpus Christi, Texas City At ey �(-PIC)