Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by providing that all persons engaged in the preparation of food and especially those in the fast food establishments shall wear protective gloves and wear a suitable head covering or hair restraint to protect the food from contamination.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
TITLE 6. HEALTH CODE
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CHAPTER 6-300. FOOD
§6-301
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Food Establishments
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(8) Responsibilities of Food Establishments. Subject to the exemptions of Section 6-301(9), every food establishment that sells any non-prepackaged potentially hazardous food, as defined by the Board, shall:
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(e) Ensure that any person engaged in the preparation of food at or under the supervision of the food establishment wears protective gloves and a suitable head covering or hair restraint, all to protect the food from contamination.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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