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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items, from an approved source are acquired. All item storage and vending must occur from a single conveyance device and meets the same requirements for mobile food units. A foot peddler permit is a restricted unit limited to one portable ice chest, cooler, case or unit per permit, capable of being carried by one person. (16) HEALTH AUTHORITY means the director of the department, or authorized representative, responsible for the regulation of food establishments in the City of San Marcos. (17) LIMITED FOODS means foods requiring limited handling and preparation and that may be held at a minimum temperature of 135°F for hot holding and service or maintained at 41'F or below for cold holding and service. (18) OWNER is a license holder/permit holder or an entity that is legally responsible for the operation of the food establishment such as the owner, or the owner's agent, or other designated person or the person reasonably in charge of the establishment. (19) PUSHCART means a non-motorized unit that must be maneuverable by one or two persons maximum, when fully loaded and must adhere to the requirements outlined for a mobile food unit-pushcart. (20) SAMPLING means the demonstration or promotion of a food via offering a small serving of the food product which may not consist of a whole meal, an individual portion, or a whole sandwich to the general public. (21) SEASONAL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT means a food establishment that operates for a set number of events and conditions as defined by the Health Authority. A seasonal permit may not exceed 180 days and each event may not last longer than four days. (22) SERVICING AREA means a base location at a permitted fixed food establishment to which a mobile food unit or transportation vehicle returns daily for such things as vehicle cleaning, discarding liquid or solid wastes, refilling water tanks and ice bins, and boarding food. No food preparation, service or utensil/ware washing is conducted at a Servicing Area. (23) SINGLE CONVEYANCE DEVICE means a cooler, small ice chest or any other container or device light enough for an individual food peddler to carry when fully loaded. (24) TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall mean a food establishment that operates for a period of no more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single special event or celebration. (25) UNSAFE FOOD means food that is adulterated or poisonous and harmful to health according to the state rules. Sec. 18.088. Adoption of state health rules. The City of San Marcos adopts by reference the provisions of the current laws and rules of the State of Texas regarding the regulation of food establishments. Any amendments or