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. Certified farmers' markets shall meet all of the following
requirements:
(a) All food shall be stored at least six inches off the floor or
ground or under any other conditions that are approved. Tents,
canopies, or other overhead coverings are not required for fresh
whole produce sales displays or storage, except when specifically
required pursuant to this chapter. Flavored nuts and dried fruits
that are being sold on a bulk or nonprepackaged basis shall be
displayed and dispensed by the producer from covered containers. All
processed food products being sold shall be in compliance with
Section 113735 and the applicable provisions of Section 110460,
114365, or 114365.2.
(b) Food preparation is prohibited at certified farmers' markets
with the exception of food samples. Trimming whole produce for sale
shall not be considered food preparation. Distribution of food
samples may occur provided that the following sanitary conditions
exist:
(1) Samples shall be kept in clean, nonabsorbent, and covered
containers intended by the manufacturer for use with foods. Any
cutting or distribution of samples shall only occur under a tent,
canopy, or other overhead covering.
(2) All food samples shall be distributed by the producer in a
manner that is sanitary and in which each sample is distributed
without the possibility of a consumer touching the remaining samples.
(3) Clean, disposable plastic gloves shall be used when cutting
food samples.
(4) Fresh, whole produce intended for sampling shall be washed or
cleaned in another manner of any soil or other material by potable
water in order that it is wholesome and safe for consumption.
(5) Notwithstanding Section 114205, available potable water may be
required for handwashing and sanitizing; the need determined and
manner approved by the enforcement agency.
(6) Potentially hazardous food samples shall be maintained at or
below 45 F and shall be disposed of within two hours after cutting. A
certified farmers' market or an enforcement officer may cause
immediate removal and disposal, or confiscate and destroy, any
potentially hazardous food samples found not in compliance with this
paragraph.
(7) Wastewater shall be disposed of in a facility connected to the
public sewer system or in a manner approved by the enforcement
agency.
(8) Utensils and cutting surfaces shall be smooth, nonabsorbent,
and easily cleanable, or single-use articles shall be utilized. If
the producer uses only single-use articles or maintains an adequate
supply of clean replacement articles readily available at the site at
the time of use, warewashing facilities shall not be required.
(c) Approved toilet and handwashing facilities shall be available
within 200 feet travel distance of the premises of the certified
farmers' market or as approved by the enforcement officer.
(d) No live animals, birds, or fowl shall be kept or allowed, and
no individual shall bring a live animal, bird, or fowl, within 20
feet of any area where food is stored or held for sale within a
certified farmers' market. This subdivision does not apply to guide
dogs, signal dogs, or service dogs when used in accordance with the
federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. Sec. 12101
et seq.), and as provided in Section 36.104 of Title 28 of the Code
of Federal Regulations. All guide dogs, signal dogs, and service dogs
shall be used and properly identified in accordance with Section
54.1 and subdivision (b) of Section 54.2 of the Civil Code, and
Sections 30850, 30851, and 30852 of the Food and Agricultural Code.
(e) All garbage and refuse shall be stored and disposed of in a
manner approved by the enforcement officer.
(f) Smoking of cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, and other
nicotine products shall not be permitted within 25 feet of the common
commerce area comprised of sales personnel and shopping customers of
the certified farmers' market.
(g) Notwithstanding Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 114294)
vendors selling food adjacent to, and under the jurisdiction and
management of, a certified farmers' market may store, display, and
sell from a table or display fixture apart from the mobile facility
in a manner approved by the enforcement agency.
(h) Temporary food facilities may be operated at a separate
community event adjacent to, and in conjunction with, certified
farmers' markets. The organization in control of the community event
at which these temporary food facilities operate shall comply with
Section 114381.1.
(i) All harvested, cut, wrapped, or otherwise processed meat,
poultry, and fish products shall be from approved sources as set
forth in Section 113735, and shall be properly labeled or have
documentation present at the point of sale that demonstrates
compliance with this requirement. All harvested, cut, wrapped, or
otherwise processed meat, poultry, and fish products offered for sale
shall be transported, stored, displayed, and maintained at a
temperature of 41 F or colder. The temperature holding capabilities
of the storage containers used shall be sufficient to maintain safe
product temperatures. Storage containers for meat, poultry, and fish
products shall be insulated and have interior surfaces that are
smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable. All meat, poultry, and
fish products shall be stored in a manner that reduces the risk of
cross-contamination.