Chapter 12.7. Fishermen’s Markets of California Health And Safety Code >> Division 104. >> Part 7. >> Chapter 12.7.
A fishermen's market shall meet the applicable requirements
of Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 113700), Chapter 2 (commencing
with Section 113728), Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 113945),
Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 113980), Chapter 5 (commencing
with Section 114095), Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 114130),
Chapter 7 (commencing with Section 114189), Chapter 8 (commencing
with Section 114250), and Chapter 13 (commencing with Section
114380), unless exempted as provided in this chapter.
(a) Fish sold in a fishermen's market shall be raw and
may be displayed whole or eviscerated. A fisherman selling fish in a
fishermen's market shall only sell raw edible aquatic plants or fish
that he or she caught legally, or that was caught by one or two other
licensed commercial fishermen. If a fisherman sells fish caught by
another licensed commercial fisherman, the fisherman shall provide a
copy of that other fisherman's commercial license and contact
information upon the request of the enforcement agency.
(b) A fishermen's market may provide a separate service that
fillets, cuts, or packages fish for customers who purchase direct
sales of fish within the fishermen's market as a temporary food
facility, mobile food facility, or other facility approved by the
enforcement agency. A separate health permit is required and
applicable requirements for that category of permit shall be met.
(c) Fish parts from the day's operations may be used for bait by a
licensed commercial fisherman or registered aquaculturist.
(d) Ice used for refrigeration purposes shall not be used for
consumption in food or beverages.
(e) Notwithstanding subdivision (b) and Section 113818, raw fish
may be eviscerated at a fishermen's market.
A fishermen's market shall meet all of the following
requirements:
(a) Each fishermen's market food booth shall post the name of the
fisherman, vessel or farm, and acceptable market name of fish sold
so they are legible and clearly visible to patrons.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 113953, handwashing facilities for a
fishermen's market food both that operates for three consecutive days
or less may include a container capable of providing a continuous
stream of water from an approved source that leaves both hands free
to allow vigorous rubbing with soap and warm water for 10 to 15
seconds, inclusive. A catch basin shall be provided to collect
wastewater, and the wastewater shall be properly disposed of
according to Section 114197.
(c) Handwashing facilities shall be equipped with handwashing
cleanser and single-use sanitary towels. A separate receptacle shall
be available for towel waste.
(d) Notwithstanding Section 114205, potable water shall be
available for handwashing and sanitizing as approved by the
enforcement agency.
(e) Approved toilet and handwashing facilities shall be available
within 200 feet of the premises of a fishermen's market or as
approved by the enforcement agency.
(f) All garbage and refuse shall be stored and disposed of in a
manner approved by the enforcement agency.
(g) Wastewater shall be disposed of in a facility connected to the
public sewer system or in a manner approved by the enforcement
agency.
(h) Floors shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt, tight wood,
or other similar cleanable material kept in good repair.
(i) Overhead protection shall be provided over the evisceration
process, food storage, food display, and warewashing areas. Overhead
protection shall be made of wood, canvas, or other materials that
protect the facility from precipitation, dust, bird and insect
droppings, and other contaminants.
(j) Notwithstanding Section 114095, approved warewashing
facilities may be shared if the sink is centrally located and is
adjacent to the sharing facilities. The enforcement agency may also
approve use of warewashing facilities within a permanent facility if
it is located within 200 feet of the premises of the fishermen's
market or as approved by the enforcement agency.
(k) Food-related and utensil-related equipment shall be located
and installed to prevent food contamination.
(l) During periods of inoperation, food, food equipment, and
utensils shall be stored within a fully enclosed facility approved by
the enforcement agency, or in approved food compartments where the
food, food equipment, and utensils are protected at all times from
contamination, exposure to the elements, ingress of rodents or other
vermin, and temperature abuse.
(a) A permit application and site plan shall be submitted
to the enforcement agency at least two weeks prior to the operation
of a fishermen's market. Only California-licensed commercial
fishermen or an entity representing two or more California-licensed
commercial fishermen or California-licensed commercial fishermen and
California-registered aquaculturists may act as the responsible
person and sole permitholder for a fishermen's market. The site plan
shall include all of the following:
(1) A map with proposed locations of the fishermen's market food
booths, boundaries of the fishermen's market, restrooms, refuse
containers, potable water supply faucets, wastewater disposal
facilities, and all shared warewashing and handwashing facilities as
applicable.
(2) Details of the materials and methods used to construct the
food booths.
(3) Foods that will be handled and dispensed.
(4) Procedures for food handling, food temperature control, refuse
management, cleaning and sanitizing utensils and equipment, and
cleaning structures and premises.
(5) Procedures for transporting food to and from the fishermen's
market and actions taken to prevent contamination.
(6) List of names of licensed commercial fishermen or registered
aquaculturists, copies of their licenses or registrations, and a
document authorizing the organizer to act as the responsible person
and permitholder on their behalf.
(b) A fishermen's market may operate adjacent to, or in
conjunction with, a food facility or a community event. In those
situations, the fishermen's market is only subject to the limitations
and requirements of a fishermen's market. The other food facilities
remain subject to the limitations and requirements, including
separate permit requirements, that are applicable to the type of
facility being operated.