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488 - 2019 Use Stainless Stell Material in Kitchens To Avoid Molds and Bacteria
488 - 2019 Use Stainless Stell Material in Kitchens To Avoid Molds and Bacteria
City Of Angeles
17th SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD
B. To ensure that the food being prepared in business establishments are being handled with the
utmost care to insure that what is consumed is wholesome and safe.
C. To reiterate the legal obligations of establishments under the food industry regarding
cleanliness and sanitation that have to be met in a hygienic kitchen.
D. To advance being mindful of cleanliness as part of the food industry work routine.
E. To thrust the provision of appropriate and hygienic kitchen equipment and facilities where
food items are placed, prepared and cooked and how the kitchen should be cleaned regularly
to make sure no debris accumulates in crevices where molds and bacteria can grow and
spread, and the proliferation of pests such as insects, cockroaches and rodents.
F. To assure that delivering food products that consumers feel confident in the product's
freshness and edibility is important.
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SECTION 3. SCOPE AND APPLICATION. The following business establishments within the
City of Angeles are covered by this Ordinance:
Commercial establishments, including, but not limited to, restaurants, motels, hotels, hostels,
resorts, recreational establishments, and all other establishments which caters to selling of food to
the public;
SECTION 4. DEFINITION OF TERMS. For the purpose of this Ordinance, the following
terms shall be defined as follows:
j. Stainless Steel- a form of steel containing chromium, resistant to tarnishing and rust;
a. The kitchens should be equipped with stainless steel countertops, racks, cabinets and all
others;
b. These should all be moveable and detachable so as cleaning and sanitizing of such could be
done regularly and with ease.
SECTION 6. PERIOD TO COMPLY. Upon approval of this ordinance, all business establishments
covered particularly those who are not yet kitchen-stainless steel equipped shall be given one (1) year
to comply.
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SECTION 7. INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS. The following City Departments and
Offices, shall have the following responsibilities in implementing this Ordinance:
a. Inspection (CHO-Sanitation Division) – Designate field inspectors that will check on the
adherence of business establishments and incorporate this as one of their criteria in the
issuance of sanitary permits;
b. Maintenance of Database (BPLD) – Coordinate with the City Health Office and CENRO in
the formation and maintenance of a robust database of the list of all establishment owners
with stainless steel kitchen equipment and fixtures and with the Business Permit and Licensing
Office for the database of all business establishments with adequate stainless steel kitchen
facilities.;
SECTION 8. PENALTIES. Any owner of business establishment covered under this ordinance
that fail to comply with the provisions shall incur the following fines and penalties for every
violation:
Violators shall be assessed annually to monitor their compliance, likewise, continued violation
shall merit the imposition of increasing penalties for each assessed violation.
SECTION 9. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE. In the event that any part or provision of this
Ordinance is held unconstitutional or invalid, other parts or provisions not otherwise affected shall
remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 10. REPEALING CLAUSE. All other ordinances, or provisions thereof, inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed.
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SECTION 11. EFFECTIVITY. This Ordinance shall take effect after 15 days after its
publication in a newspaper of local circulation.
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APPROVED:
ATTESTED:
*Note: The ordinance enacted by the Sangguniang Panlungsod has been presented to the City Mayor on
June, 03, 2019 for his approval and signature. After the lapsed of ten (10) days, no veto message was
communicated to the Sangguniang Panlungsod. Ordinance deemed approved pursuant to Sec. 54, Chapter 3,
Book 1 of the Local Government Code of the Philippines. (RA 7160