< Agenda
Print Back to Calendar Return
8.
Work Session and Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 04/26/2016  
Department: Public Works  

AGENDA CAPTION:
Consider Approval Of An Ordinance Amending Chapter 46 (Health and Sanitation) Article II (Food) In Order To Adopt The 2015 Texas Food Establishment Rules With Local Amendments.
BACKGROUND:
Addison’s health inspectors currently inspect food establishments based on the 2006 Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) which were adopted in 2006. These regulations are created by the State of Texas based on U.S. Food and Drug Administration standards. In 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration updated these rules and it was adopted by the State of Texas in 2015. This ordinance will allow the Town to adopt the updated regulations and enforce them. Although the regulations are established by the State of Texas and technically required by state law, they are enforced at the local level by municipal health inspectors.

Major changes include:
  • Changes to bare hand contact with ready to eat food requirements
  • Mandatory food handler requirements
  • Changes to the inspection process of mobile food establishments
  • Changes to the hand wash and glove use requirement
  • Changes to the Food Establishment Inspection form (changing from 27 items to 47 items)

There has been detailed communications within the food establishment industry regarding the new regulations. Additionally, the Town’s inspectors have been visiting with and educating establishments in Addison about the new regulations.  In order to give food establishments ample time to prepare for the new requirements, staff is proposing an effective date of September 30, 2016.  Between now and then, Addison’s inspectors will continue to communicate the new expectations and assist the establishments in preparing for compliance.
RECOMMENDATION:
Administration recommends approval.
Attachments
Ordinance
2015 TFER FAQ

AgendaQuick©2005 - 2024 Destiny Software Inc., All Rights Reserved