Permit

CHAPTER 1, FOOD SAFETY

(56) "Permit" is the document issued by the regulatory authority

that authorizes a person to operate a food establishment.

(57) "Permit holder" means the entity that:

(a) Is legally responsible for the operation of the food

establishment such as the owner, the owner's agent, or other person; and

(b) Possesses a valid permit to operate a food establishment.

(58) "Person" is an association, a corporation,

individual, partnership, other legal entity, government, or governmental

subdivision or agency.

(59) "Person in Charge" is the individual present at a food

establishment responsible for the operation at the time of inspection.

(60) Personal Care Items.

(a) "Personal care items" are substances that may be

poisonous, toxic, or a source of contamination used to maintain or enhance

a person's health, hygiene, or appearance.

(b) "Personal care items" include medicines, first aid

supplies, cosmetics and toiletries.

(61) "pH" is the symbol for the negative logarithm of the hydrogen

ion concentration, which is a measure of the degree of acidity or

alkalinity of a solution. Values between 0 and 7 indicate acidity and

values between 7 and 14 indicate alkalinity.

The value of pure distilled water is 7, which is considered neutral.

(62) "Physical facilities" means the structure and interior

surfaces of a food establishment including accessories

such as soap and towel dispensers and attachments such as light fixtures

and heating or air conditioning system vents.

(63) "Plumbing fixture" is a receptacle or device that:

(a) Is permanently or temporarily connected to the