§ 11.2.5. Definitions (F).

Food means any raw or processed substance, ice, beverage, including water, or ingredient intended to be used as food, drink, confection, or condiment for human or animal consumption.

Food processing establishment means any room, building, or place, or portion thereof, maintained, used or operated for the purpose of commercially packaging, making, cooking, baking, mixing, processing, bottling, canning, packing, slaughtering, salvaging, or otherwise preparing or handling food, including ice for human consumption; except retail food facilities, food warehouses, and wholesale food vehicles.

Food safety examination means a state recognized food safety examination described in the California Health and Safety Code, Section 113716(j)(1), or other examination approved by the health officer.

Food safety training program means a food sanitation education program provided by the City of Vernon or another public or private provider approved by the health officer.

Food vending machine means any self-serving device offered for public use which, upon the insertion of coins or tokens, or by other means, dispenses unit servings of food or beverage either in bulk, cups, or packages without the necessity of replenishing the device between each vending operation. For the purpose of this article, however, food vending machines shall not include vending machines which dispense, exclusively, bottled or canned beverages, gum, candy, or other nonpotentially hazardous food when it is determined by the health officer that such vending machines do not require routine inspection for the protection of public health.

Food vending machine business means any person who installs, maintains, and replenishes one or more food vending machines at one or more locations within the city.

Food warehouse means any place, building, structure, room or portion thereof, where food is commercially distributed, stored, or held for transfer. "Food warehouse" does not include food processing establishments or retail food facilities.

(Ord. No. 1080, § 4, Exh. A.)