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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8879ORDINANCE N0. 8879 AN ORDINANCE REGULATING THE TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION OF POULTRY AND RABBIT DRESSING PLANTS, THE METHODS OF SLAUGHTERING THEREIN, DISPOSAL OF THE OFFAL., THE HEALTH OF THE PERSONNEL, AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR VIOLATION THEREOF, AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. That tho construction, operation and personnel of poultry and rabbit dressing plants offering for consumption poultry and rabbits for sale in the City of Little Roek, Arkansas, shall be regulated and that for the purpose of such regulation the following terms are set forth End defined: a. Poultry or Rabbit Dressing Plants: Any place or build- ing, and structure in connection therewith, where poultry or rabbits are killed, handled, or processed for food intended for sale to the public. b. Proprietor: Any person, firm, corporation, or govern- mental agency operating a poultry or rabbit dressing plant. c. Personnel: Any person employed in a poultry or rabbit dressing plant who does or may in any manner come in contact with dressed poultry or rabbits. SECTION 2. That all poultry or rabbit dressing plants must be in compliance with these regulations. a. The proprietor shall be responsible for the compliance with these regulations. b. Any poultry or rabbit dressing plant located outside the corporate limits of the City of Little Rock, and selling or offer - ing for sale dressed poultry or rabbits within the City of Little Rock, shall submit a letter from the City, County or State Health Department to the City Health Officer stating that said plant does most the requirements set forth in this ordinance. That no part of this`paragraph shall pertain to any poultry or rabbit dressing plant that maintains a Federal inspector. SECTION 3. Permits. It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a poultry or rabbit dressing plant in the City of Little Rock who does not possess an unrevoked permit from the Health Officer. Such permit shall be posted in a conspicuous place. Only persons who i A -2- comply with the requirements of this ordinance shall be entitled to receive and retain such a permit. Such a permit may be temporarily suspended by the health officer upon the violation by the holder of any of the terms of this ordinance, or revoked after an opportunity for a hearing by the City Board of Health. SECTION 4. unlawful to sell: It shall be unlawful for any eating establishment or food stores to serve or sell poultry in the City of Little Rock that has been obtained from other than approved sources. SECTION 5. That buildings and structures shall be constructed as follows: a. Construction: Buildings and structures shall be solidly constructed and maintained in good repair. They shall be con- structed and maintained in a rat -proof condition. b. Floors: Floors of poultry or rabbit dressing plants must be tight, sound, easily cleanable, kept clean, and constructed of concrete or other material that is impervious to moisture. They shall be maintained in good repair and properly sloped to trapped floor drains. Floors shall be cleaned by flushing as often as necessary and at least at the end of the day's operation. e. Walls and Ceilings: Walls and pillars of poultry or rabbit dressing plants must be constructed of-concrete or other material that is impervious to moisture. The ceilings, walls, doors, and pillars shall be painted a light color, or finished in an approved manner, kept clean and in good repair. The walls and ceilings shall be cleaned by flushing as often as necessary and at least at the end of the dayts operation. d. Lighting and Ventilation: poultry and rabbit dressing plants shall be adequately lighted and properly ventilated. e. Screening and Vermin Control: All openings to the outer air must be properly screened with at least 16 -mesh wire or other- . • wise protected against the entrance of flies and other vermin. All necessary vermin - control measures must be taken. f. Toilet Facilities: Adequate and conveniently located toilet facilities must be provided. They must be kept clean, adequately lighted, properly ventilated, and in good repair. The door must be self- closing and the room must be completely sealed in such a manner as to prevent the entry of flies, rats, or other I z -3- vermin. Screening alone will not be considered adequate sealing of any inner opening to a toilet room. Where a sanitary sewer is accessible, connection must be made thereto; otherwise, the disposal of human wastes must be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the City ordinances. g. Lavatory Facilities: Adequate and convenient hand - washing facilities must be provided. Such facilities shall include hot and cold water under pressure, soap, and approved sanitary towels. The use of the common towel is prohibited. Lavatories must be kept clean and in good repair. SECTION 6. That all plants shall have hot and cold running water under pressure as follows:- A safe and adequate supply of hot and cold running water under pressure must be provided in all poultry and rabbit dressing plants. Where a public water system is available, a connection must be made thereto; otherwise, the water shall be obtained from a supply meeting the requirements set forth under the Rules and Regulations of the Arkansas State Board of Health pertain- ing to "Semi- Public Water Supplies." SECTION 7. That waste matter hereinafter defined must be disposed of as follows: a. Liquid Wastes: Proper facilities must be provided for the collection and disposal of all liquid wastes, including blood, floor washingl, and other material. These wastes shall not be discharged on the surface of the ground nor into a flowing stream or body of water that may endanger a public or private water supply or be detrimental to public health. b. Solid Wastes: Offal, fat, refuse, and waste material must be placed in covered metal containers and disposed of in a sanitary manner immediately after the day's operation. All garbage receptacles shall be washed when emptied and treated with a disinfectant. The feeding of uncooked offal, scraps, and flesh to any animal is prohibited. SECTION 8. That diseased fowl or rabbits and those dying other than by being slaughtered are regulated as follows: a. Diseased Fowl or Rabbits: No fowl or rabbits known or suspected to be affected with any disease shall be killed and sold or offered for sale. The burden of discovering and eliminating from production for food all carcasses of infected fowl and rabbits is -4- hereby placed upon the proprietor. b. Fowl or Rabbits Dying Other than by Slaughter: No rabbits or fowl dying in any manner other than by slaughter shall be sold or offered for sale to the public. SECTION 9. That equipment and utensils used shall be defined and provided for as follows: a. Construction: All containers, utensils, and other equip- meat used in preparing,processing, or handling of fowl or rabbits must be constructed so as to be easily cleanable and no utensil shall be used that will chip or rust. b. Cleaning Facilities: Adequate facilities must be provided for the proper cleaning of all utensils, containers, and equipment used in processing, storing, or sale of the fowl or rabbits. Such facilities shall include a two - compartment vat equipped with running hot and cold water under pressure. c. Cleaning: All containers, utensils, or other equipment used in processing, storing, or sale of the fowl or rabbits must, after each dayts use or run, be thoroughly cleansed with the aid of a suitable detergent or soap and later rinsed or immersed in clean hot water or sterilized with live steam, then allowed to drain and air dry. d. Tables, Racks, Etc.: All tables and racks shall be smooth, free of cracks, easily cleanable and kept clean. The eviscerating table shall be constructed of metal or other material that is impervious to moisture. It shall be sloped so as to drain and shall be constantly flushed with water when in use. SECTION 10. Killing and Picking or Skinning Room: Killing and picking of poultry or the killing and skinning of rabbits shall be { carried on in a room separate and apart from any room in which live poultry or rabbits are kept, or where eviscerating is done, or the dressed carcass is being handled or stored. After the removal of feathers or skin.. all poultry or rabbits shall be so handled as to prevent contamination. SECTION 11. That a killing, picking or skinning room, separate and apart from any room in which live poultry or rabbits are kept or where killing and picking of poultry or the killing and skinning of rabbits is carried on, shall be provided as an eviscerat- , , -5- ing room. This room shall be used for no other purpose. SECTION 12. That chilling and storing of poultry or rabbits shall be as follows : - Dressed poultry or rabbits must be immediately chilled in an approved manner. Storage shall be accomplished in a sanitary manner in an adequately refrigerated place. SECTION 13. That packing and transportation of poultry t and rabbits shall be as follows : - All containers used for placing dressed poultry or rabbits shall be of new, single service material or non- absorbent containers that are thoroughly cleaned and sterilized before being used. During transportation, dressed poultry or rabbits shall be delivered in clean closed vehicles or otherwise protected from dust and other contamination. SECTION 14. That the following provisions are made for the health of personnel employed: a. No person affected with any disease in a communicable stage shall be employed in a poultry or rabbit dressing plant. If there is any reason to suspect that any of the personnel may have a disease in a communicable stage, the person or persons suspected may be required to obtain a certificate of physical examination by a physician, legally licensed to practice medicine in Arkansas, to determine the presence of any disease in a communicable stage. b. Any individual, including the owner, proprietor, or manager, must at all times have an unexpired health card. SECTION 15. That the following provisions are made for the cleanliness of personnel : - All personnel must keep themselves and their clothing clean,.and no person shall handle any vessel, utensil, poultry or rabbits after having visited a toilet without f first thoroughly washing his hands with soap and clean water. SECTION 16. That there shall be no spitting and use of tobacco. Spitting upon the floors and walls and such practices as spitting on whetstones, placing skewers or knives in the mouth, are prohibited. The use of tobacco in any form in any poultry or rabbit killing, eviscerating, wrapping or storing room is prohibited. SECTION 17. That no birds, domestic animals such as dogs or cats shall be permitted in the poultry or rabbit dressing plants. 4. . - 6- SECTION 18. That the outer premises are regulated as follows : - The outer premises, including docks and areas where vehicles are loaded, the driveways, yards, pens, and battery rooms, shall be properly drained and kept free from accumulations which favor fly or mosquito breeding or the harboring of vermin. SECTION 19. That the penalty for violation of any :. no of this ordinance a follows:-.,.,Any person convicted oY violating any of the provisiotia of this ordinance shall be fined any sum not to exceed one hundred dollars ($100.00) and each day of such violation shall constitute a separate offense. SECTION 20. That all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed, aid as the public health, peace and safety'of the community are directly affected by the provisions of this ordinance, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage. PASSED: April 7, 1952. i ATTEST: City Clerk R Mayor