Title
Consideration and Approval of an Ordinance to Adopt a Proposed Modification to the Mansfield Code of Ordinances Chapter 94 "Food Establishment Regulations"
Requested Action
Approval of Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Recommendation
Approval of Proposed Ordinance Amendments.
Description/History
In November 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 allow for improvements in definitions, minimum standards for operation, and providing for more detail in outlined processes.
Funding Source
N/A
Prepared By
Nicolette Ricciuti, Strategic Initiatives Officer
Department of Regulatory Compliance