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Consider adopting Ordinance No. 3413 approving the 2015 Texas Food Establishment Rules as amended; and take appropriate action.
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Farmers Branch uses the Texas Food Establishment Rules (TFER) established by the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to regulate food service facilities (Sec. 26-151). Periodically DSHS updates these regulations. The latest update by the agency occurred in October 2015. Staff has reviewed the rule updates and amended them as needed. Some notable changes to the rules include regulations for the cottage food industry, posting requirements for Certified Food Manager cards, increased training for food handlers, and additional reporting for non-typhoidal Salmonella cases. All changes are developed to minimize the potential for foodborne illness and protect public health.
DISCUSSION:
The City of Farmers Branch staff have reviewed the updated TFER and propose to adopt the new TFER, with some modifications.
RECOMMENDATION:
City Administration recommends to adopt the new Texas Food Establishment Rules as amended.
POSSIBLE COUNCIL ACTION:
1. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3413
2. I move to approve Ordinance No. 3413, with modifications.
3. I move to table the issue for further study or take no action.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 3413