Title
Ordinance - An Ordinance Of The City Of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Chapter 94, “Food Establishment Regulations,” Of Title IX “General Regulations” Of The Code Of Mansfield, Texas, By Revising Section 94.03 “Regulations, Permits, And Preoperational Inspections”, Section 94.04 “Inspections And Posting Of Scores”, And 94.16 “Fee Schedule”; Providing That This Ordinance Shall Be Cumulative Of All Ordinances; Providing A Severability Clause; Providing A Penalty For Violations Hereof; Providing For Publication In The Official Newspaper; And Providing An Effective Date
Requested Action
Approval of Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Recommendation
Approval of Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Description/History
In December 2021 the City Council approved the replacement of Chapter 94 “Food Establishments” in order to establish the City of Mansfield Health Inspections Program. As the city has experienced growth and expansion of its commercial food establishments, it was important to create programs that ensure quality maintenance, upkeep, and sanitation is considered. The food establishment standards, registration, and inspection requirements found within this ordinance protects the public health and safety of residents and visitors to food establishments within the City of Mansfield.
Justification
The proposed ordinance revisions update the ordinance fee language to reference the Master Fee Schedule adopted by City Council, as amended from time to time. Additionally, the revisions provide additional clarification on the procedural review of grease trap size calculations submitted by a licensed professional engineer.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Nicolette Ricciuti, Director of Regulatory Compliance
Department of Regulatory Compliance