Ord 2019-013/updating and revising Chapter 18, Article 3, Food Establishments and Vending Machines, of the City Code by repealing the current provisions and replacing them with provisions consistent with State law governing food establishments

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the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area so that a dog will have direct access to the patio without entering the interior of the food establishment or any playground area of the food establishment. (3) Signage provided by the health authority must be posted at the front entrance and at the separate entrance to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area of the food establishment to be easily visible to the public. The signage at the front entrance must read: DOG FRIENDLY ACCESS (with an arrow showing the direction to the outdoor patio or dining entrance) NO DOGS THROUGH MAIN ENTRANCE. Signage to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area must read: DOG ACCESS. In addition, one or more signs promulgated by the health authority outlining the dog dining rules shall be posted in conspicuous locations as determined by the health authority. Doors equipped with self-closing devices must be provided at all entrances to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area from the interior of the food establishment; (4) No food preparation, including mixing drinks or serving ice, may be performed in the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area, except that a beverage glass may be filled from a pitcher or other container that has been filled or otherwise prepared inside the food establishment; (5) The food establishment shall have hand sanitizer available at or near all entrances and exits to the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area; (6) The outdoor patio or outdoor dining area must be continuously maintained free of visible dog hair, dog dander, and other dog -related waste or debris. Any portion of the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area with impervious cover must be cleaned with animal friendly chemicals at the beginning of each shift during which food or beverages will be served (breakfast, lunch, dinner, or late -hours), or, if a food establishment has continuous food or beverage service without designated shifts, then every six -hours that the establishment is open for business. Waste created from a dog's bodily functions must be cleaned up with animal friendly chemicals within five minutes after each occurrence. (7) All dog waste must be disposed of outside of the food establishment in an appropriate waste receptacle. Equipment used to clean the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area must be kept outside of the food establishment. Cleaning under this subsection isnot required if no dog has been present in the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area since the last cleaning; (8) While on duty, wait staff or other food handlers at the food establishment, may not pet or have contact with any dog; (9) A dog must be kept on a leash and remain in the control of the owner while in the outdoor patio or outdoor dining area. The dog must be currently vaccinated for rabies and wear a collar or harness with a current rabies tag attached to it; (10) A dog is not allowed on a seat, table, countertop, or similar surface; (11) A dog is not allowed to have contact with any dish, utensil, tableware, linen, paper product, or any other item used for food service; (12) A dog may not be given any food (including, but not limited to, dog kibble, biscuits,