2007 California Health and Safety Code Chapter 12. Certified Farmers\' Markets

CA Codes (hsc:114370-114373)

114370.  Certified farmers' markets shall meet the applicable
general sanitation requirements in Section 113980 and as provided in
this chapter.


114371.  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.
   (b) Food preparation is prohibited at certified farmers' markets
with the exception of food samples. Distribution of food samples may
occur provided that the following sanitary conditions exist:
   (1) Samples shall be kept in approved, clean, covered containers.

   (2) All food samples shall be distributed by the producer in a
sanitary manner.
   (3) Clean, disposable plastic gloves shall be used when cutting
food samples.
   (4) Food 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, potable water shall be
available for handwashing and sanitizing as approved by the
enforcement agency.
   (6) Potentially hazardous food samples shall be maintained at or
below 45/4F and shall be disposed of within two hours after cutting.

   (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.
   (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
within 20 feet of any area where food is stored or held for sale.
This subdivision does not apply to guide dogs, signal dogs, or
service dogs when used in the manner specified in Section 54.1 of the
Civil Code.
   (e) All garbage and refuse shall be stored and disposed of in a
manner approved by the enforcement officer.
   (f) 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 food
facility in a manner approved by the enforcement agency.
   (g) Temporary food facilities may be operated as a separate
community event adjacent to and in conjunction with certified farmers'
markets that are operated as a community event. The organization in
control of the event at which one or more temporary food facilities
operate shall comply with Section 114383.



114373.  Raw shell eggs may be stored and displayed without
refrigeration if all of the following conditions are met:
   (a) The eggs were produced by poultry owned by the seller and
collected on the seller's property.
   (b) The eggs are not placed in direct sunlight during storage or
display.
   (c) Retail egg containers are prominently labeled "refrigerate
after purchase" or the seller posts a conspicuous sign advising
consumers that the eggs are to be refrigerated as soon as practical
after purchase.
   (d) Retail egg containers are conspicuously identified as to the
date of the pack.
   (e) The eggs have been cleaned and sanitized.
   (f) The eggs are not checked, cracked, or broken.
   (g) Any eggs that are stored and displayed at temperatures of
90/4F or below and that are unsold after four days from the date of
pack shall be stored and displayed at an ambient temperature of 45/4F
or below, diverted to pasteurization, or destroyed in a manner
approved by the enforcement agency.
   (h) Any eggs that are stored and displayed at temperatures above
90/4F that are unsold after four days from the date of pack shall be
diverted to pasteurization or destroyed in a manner approved by the
enforcement agency.