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Legislation #: 010356 Introduction Date: 3/1/2001
Type: Ordinance Effective Date: 3/25/2001
Sponsor: None
Title: Amending Chapter 30, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 30-71 through 30-78 and Sections 30-191 through 30-197, and enacting in lieu thereof new Sections 30-71 through 30-79 that adopts the 1999 FDA Food Code with modifications and incorporating the Code by reference.

Legislation History
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3/1/2001

Prepare to Introduce

3/1/2001

Referred Neighborhood Development Committee

3/7/2001

Hold On Agenda

3/14/2001

Advance and Do Pass as Second Committee Substitute

3/15/2001

Amended

3/15/2001

Pass Second Committee Substitute As Amended


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SECOND COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR ORDINANCE NO. 010356

 

Amending Chapter 30, Code of Ordinances, by repealing Sections 30-71 through 30-78 and Sections 30-191 through 30-197, and enacting in lieu thereof new Sections 30-71 through 30-79 that adopts the 1999 FDA Food Code with modifications and incorporating the Code by reference.

 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:

 

Section 1. That Chapter 30, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by repealing Sections 30-71 through 30-78 and Sections 30-191 through 30-197, and enacting in lieu thereof new Sections 30-71 through 30-79, to read as follows:

 

ARTICLE III. FOOD SERVICE ESTABLISHMENTS*

 

Sec. 30-71. 1999 Food Code Adopted.

 

(a) The Food Code, 1999 Recommendations of the United States Public Health Service/Food and Drug Administration, Section 1-101.10 through section 8-813.10, as published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Food and Drug Administration be, and is hereby adopted as, the 1999 Food Code (1999 Food Code) of the City of Kansas City, Missouri for regulating the design, construction, management and operation of food establishments, and providing for plans submission and approval and the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore. The 1999 Food Code is hereby adopted by reference with modifications as specified in this Article, and for all intents and purposes incorporated into this Article as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be in force and effect as the 1999 Food Code of the city, and may be cited as such.

(b) Exceptions to the incorporation by reference are as follows:

(1) Section 1-201.10(B)(31)(a)(i) Delete: [Such as a restaurant; satellite or catered feeding location; catering operation if the operation provides food directly to a consumer or to a conveyance used to transport people; market; vending location; conveyance used to transport people; institution; or food bank; and] and Substitute: Such as a restaurant; central preparation facility; catered feeding location; catering operation if the operation provides food directly to a consumer or to a conveyance used to transport people; market; vending (location) operation, if the operation provides potentially hazardous foods; conveyance used to transport people; institution; or food bank; and;

(2) Section 1-201.10(B)(31)(b)(i) Delete: [An element of the operation such as a transportation vehicle or a central preparation facility that supplies a vending location or satellite feeding location unless the vending or feeding location is permitted by the regulatory authority; and] and Substitute: An element of the operation such as a transportation vehicle or a satellite catered feeding location, a vending location or satellite feeding location unless the vending or feeding location is permitted by the regulatory authority; and;

 


(3) Section 1-201.10(B)(31)(c)(vi) Delete: [A kitchen in a private home, such as a small family daycare provider; or a bed-and-breakfast operation that prepares and offers food to guests if the home is owner occupied, the number of available guest bedrooms does not exceed 6, breakfast is the only meal offered, the number of guests served does not exceed 18, and the consumer is informed by statements contained in published advertisements, mailed brochures, and placards posted at the registration area that the food is prepared in a kitchen that is not regulated and inspected by the regulatory authority; or] and Substitute: A kitchen in a private home, such as a small family daycare provider; or a bed-and-breakfast operation that prepares and offers food to guests if the home is owner occupied, the number of available guest bedrooms does not exceed 4, breakfast is the only meal offered, the number of guests served does not exceed 12, and the consumer is informed by statements contained in published advertisements, mailed brochures, and placards posted at the registration area that the food is prepared in a kitchen that is not regulated and inspected by the regulatory authority; or;

(4) Section 2-301.14 Add: (I) Prior to use of gloves.

 

(5) Section 2-302.11(B) Delete: [Unless wearing intact gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.] and Substitute: While preparing food, employees shall not wear artificial nails or fingernail polish;

(6) Section 3-201.17 Add: (C) Any political subdivision, elementary or secondary school or any charitable, religious, fraternal or other not-for-profit organization may prepare or serve wild game provided there is no charge for the wild game served as according to RSMo 252.244.;

 

(7) Section 3-501.16(C)(2) Delete: [Within 5 years of the regulatory authoritys adoption of this code, the equipment is upgraded or replaced to maintain food at a temperature of 5EC (41EF) or less.] and Substitute: Within 90 days of the adoption of this ordinance, all refrigeration equipment that is upgraded, replaced, or purchased must be able to maintain food temperatures of 41EF or below. If a refrigeration unit is found to be exceeding 45EF for 3 consecutive inspections, it shall be brought into compliance with 41EF or be replaced with a unit that is capable of maintaining product temperatures of 41EF or below.;

 

(8) Section 3-603.11 Delete: [Except as specified in 3-401.11(C) and Subparagraph 3-401.11(D)(3) and under 3-801.11(D), if animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish that is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is offered in a ready-to-eat form as a deli, menu, vended, or other item; or as a raw ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the permit holder shall inform consumers by brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means of the significantly increased risk associated with certain especially vulnerable consumers eating such foods in raw or undercooked form.] and Substitute: If an animal food such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, milk, pork, poultry, or shellfish that is raw, undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens is offered in a ready-to-eat form as a deli, menu, vended, or other item; or as a raw ingredient in another ready-to-eat food, the operator shall inform or disclose to consumers that the product is raw, undercooked, or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens.;

(9) Delete Section 4-301.12(C)(5) in its entirety;

 

(10) Delete Section 4-301.12(C)(6) and Substitute: Section 4-301.12(C)(5);

 

(11) Delete Section 4-301.12(D) and (E) in their entirety;

 

(12) Delete Section 4-603.16(C) in its entirety;

 

(13) Section 4-603.16(D)(2) Delete: [Wasted] and Substitute: Drained;

 

(14) Section 5-103.12 Delete: [Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and non-food equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under 5-104.12(A) and (B) to a temporary food establishment or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure.] and Substitute: Water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures, equipment, and non-food equipment that are required to use water except that water supplied as specified under 5-104.12(A) and (B) to a temporary food establishment or in response to a temporary interruption of a water supply need not be under pressure if approved.;

 

(15) Section 5-203.11(C) Delete: [If approved, when food exposure is limited and handwashing lavatories are not conveniently available, such as in some mobile or temporary food establishments or at some vending machine locations, employees may use chemically treated towelettes for handwashing.] and Substitute: If approved, when food exposure is limited to packaged food and handwashing lavatories are not conveniently available, such as in some mobile or temporary food establishments or at some vending machine locations, employees may use chemically treated towelettes and/or approved hand sanitizers for handwashing.;

(16) Delete Section 5-205.13 in its entirety;

 

(17) Section 6-202.13(B) Delete: [Insect control devices shall be installed so that] and Substitute: All other insect control devices shall be installed so that:;

 

(18) Section 6-202.17 Delete: [If located outside, a machine used to vend food shall be provided with overhead protection except that machines vending canned beverages need not meet this requirement.] and Substitute: If located outside, a machine used to vend food shall be provided with overhead protection except that machines designed for outdoor use need not meet this requirement.

 

(19) Section 6-301.14 Delete: [ used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES.] and Substitute: and in all restrooms including public restrooms and shall be clearly visible to all FOOD EMPLOYEES and other users.

 

(20) Delete Section 8-202.10 in its entirety.

 

(21) Delete Section 8-304.10 in its entirety.

(22) Section 8-304.11 (H) Delete [Upgrade or replace refrigeration EQUIPMENT as specified under 3-501.16(C), if the circumstances specified under Subparagraphs (G) (1)-(3) of this section do not occur first, and 5 years pass after the REGULATORY AUTHORITY adopts this Code; and Substitute: Upgrade or replace refrigeration EQUIPMENT as specified under 3-501.16(C);

 

(23) Section 8-401.20 Delete [Within the parameters specified in 8-401.10, the REGULATORY AUTHORITY shall prioritize, and conduct more frequent inspections based upon its assessment of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS history of compliance with this Code and the establishments potential as a vector of foodborne illness by evaluation:] and Substitute: Within the parameters specified in 8-401.10, the REGULATORY AUTHORITY shall prioritize, and may conduct more frequent inspections based upon its assessment of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS history of compliance with this Code and the establishments potential as a vector of foodborne illness by evaluation

 

(24) Section 8-403.50 Delete [Except as specified in 8-202.10] and Add The REGULATORY AUTHORITY may also publish information from the inspection report on the internet.

 

(25) Delete Section 8-805.90 in its entirety.

 

(26) Section 8-806.40(B) Delete [and assessing, levying, and ordering a reasonable civil penalty, according to LAW and not to exceed the amount specified in section 8-813.10(B) for each violation of this Code that is alleged and found to be committed, and calculated based on each day a violation occurs as specified in section 8-813.10(C)].

 

(27) Section 8-806.40(D) Delete [and assessing, levying, and ordering a reasonable civil penalty, in accordance with LAW and not to exceed the amount specified in section 8-813.10(B) for each violation of this Code that is alleged and found to be committed, and calculated based on each day a violation occurs as specified in section 8-813.10(C)].

 

(28) Delete Section 8-813.10 (B) and (C).

 

Sec. 30-72. Definitions.

 

Where the term "REGULATORY AUTHORITY" is used in the 1999 Food Code, it shall mean the director of health or the directors authorized representative.

 

Sec. 30-73. Permits.

 

Section 8-301.11 of the 1999 Food Code is amended to read as follows:

 

A PERSON may not operate a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT without a valid PERMIT to operate issued by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY. A PERSON is required to apply for and obtain and pay for a separate FOOD ESTABLISHMENT PERMIT for each of the types of FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operations listed in subsections (1) through (7).

 

(1) Ice Cream Vendor means a person who sells prepackaged frozen ice cream products or novelties from a motor vehicle designed for that purpose.

 

(2) Market Type Establishment means any place or section of a place where food and food products are offered to the consumer and intended for off-premise consumption. The term includes delicatessens that offer prepared food in bulk quantities only. The term does not include establishments which handle only prepackaged, non-potentially hazardous foods; roadside markets that offer only fresh fruits and fresh vegetables for sale; restaurant type establishments; or food and beverage vending machines.

 

(3) Mobile Food Service means a vehicle-mounted restaurant type establishment designed to be readily movable.

 

(4) Pushcart means a non-self-propelled vehicle limited to serving non-potentially hazardous foods or commissary-wrapped food maintained at proper temperatures, or limited to the preparation and serving of frankfurters.

 

(5) Restaurant Type Establishment means any place or section of a place where food is prepared and intended for individual portion service, and includes the site at which individual portions are provided. The term includes any such place regardless of whether consumption is on or off the premises and regardless of whether there is a charge for the food. The term includes delicatessens that offer prepared food in individual service portions. The term does not include private homes where food is prepared or served for individual family consumption, market type establishments, the location of food vending machines, and supply vehicles.

(6) Temporary Food Service Establishment means a restaurant type establishment that operates at a fixed location for a period of time of not more than 14 consecutive days in conjunction with a single event or celebration.

 

(7) Truck Sales Vendor means a person who sells prepackaged frozen foods at retail from a motor vehicle that is equipped with a refrigeration unit capable of maintaining a temperature of 0 degrees Fahrenheit.

 

If a location has multiple FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS or types of FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS as specified in subsections (1) through (7), the PERSON must apply, obtain and pay for a separate permit for each operation. If the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is a vehicle, the PERSON must apply, obtain and pay for a separate permit for each vehicle. All permits except for temporary food service establishment permits are annual permits and shall be valid from January 1st through December 31st.

 

Sec. 30-74. Penalties.

 

Section 8-811.10 of the 1999 Food Code is amended to read as follows:

 

(a) The REGULATORY AUTHORITY may seek to enforce the provisions of this Code and its orders by instituting proceedings as provided in LAW against the PERMIT HOLDER or other PERSONS who violate its provisions.

 

(b) Any PERSON who violates a provision of this Code may be punished by a fine of not more than $500.00, or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day on which a violation occurs is a separate violation under this section.

 

Sec. 30-75. Fees.

 

Notwithstanding the new definition of FOOD ESTABLISHMENT contained in section 1-201(10) (B) (31) of the 1999 Food Code, all annual permit fees, permit fees and other fees in existence at the time of the passage of the 1999 Food Code shall continue to be charged in accordance with the definitions and fee schedules in existence prior to the passage of the 1999 Food Code except the director is authorized to charge for the actual cost of providing the 1999 Food Code to any user and the actual cost of providing any food protection education classes. No charge shall be made for issuance of a permit, license or certificate to a food service establishment operated by a public tax-supported entity, such as a public school district.

 

Sec. 30-76. Vending Machines.

 

(a) Definitions. The following definitions apply to this section:

 

(1) Operator means the person that is legally responsible for the operation of the vending machine such as the owner, owners agent or any other person.

 

(2) Vending Machine means a self-service device that, upon insertion of a coin, paper currency, token, card, or key, or by optional manual operation, dispenses unit servings of FOOD in bulk or in packages without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation.

 

(b) All operators of vending machines are required to operate and maintain vending machines in compliance with the 1999 Food Code but are not required to obtain a permit for the vending machines. The director is not required to inspect vending machines but may inspect a vending machine for any reason. The operator shall provide access to the vending machine and cooperate with the director.

 

Sec. 30-77. Recognition for Quality Food Establishments

 

The director is hereby authorized to create a non-monetary quality award(s) that will be presented to FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS, as defined by the 1999 Food Code, that continuously demonstrate excellent compliance with the 1999 Food Code. The director shall develop criteria for the award(s) utilizing standards set forth in the 1999 Food Code and may incorporate recommendations from the Food Protection Advisory Committee. The award(s) may be in the form of a certificate or other similar format issued by the director which may be displayed in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENTs premises. The award(s) shall be property of the city and may be reclaimed at any time by the director when the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT fails to meet the standards of excellence established the director.

 

Sec. 30-78. Advisory Committee.

 

(a) There is hereby established a Food Protection Advisory Board to advise the director on the processes undertaken by the Food Protection Program including but not limited to fee charges and food code revisions. The board shall consist of seven members including the health departments environmental health services division manager and a chairperson who shall be the program manager of food protection. The board members shall be appointed by the mayor and shall include: a representative of the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, which is a local affiliate of the Missouri Restaurant Association, a member of academia, a member of the food industry who is not affiliated with the Greater Kansas City Restaurant Association, a representative of the medical community and a member at large recommended by the director. The chairperson and the environmental health services division manager shall not have a vote. The board is hereby authorized to establish its own rules and regulations to implement this charge.

 

(b) All board appointments shall be for a period of two years except the initial appointments of three members which shall be one year.

 

Sec. 30-79. Audit.

 

The director of health, or any deputy or agent thereof, shall have the right at all reasonable times during regular business hours to audit or examine the books and records of any permit holder for the purpose of determining the truthfulness and accuracy of any statements made by the permit holder.

 

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Approved as to form and legality:

 

 

 

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Assistant City Attorney