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.. http://www.stpaul.gov/code/lc331.html .. (C.F. No. 93-1755, ~ 3, 12-9-93) Sec. 331.03. Definitions. For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings: Adulterated The term "adulterated" shall mean the condition of a food if it bears or contains any poisonous or deleterious substance in a quantity which may render it injurious to health; if it bears or contains any added poisonous or deleterious substance for which no safe tolerance has been established by regulation, or in excess of such tolerance if one has been established; if it consists in whole or in part of any filthy, putrid or decomposed substance or if it is in whole or in part the product of a diseased animal, or an animal which has died otherwise than by slaughter; or if its container is composed in whole or in part of any poisonous or deleterious substance which may render the contents injurious to health; or if a food contains ingredients that have been added that are not listed in the package labeling, or the food does not conform to a standard of identity for which it was labeled. Approved The term "approved" shall mean acceptable to the office as determined by conformance to appropriate standards and good public health practices. Caterer. The term "caterer" shall mean any person engaged in the business of providing, preparing and/or serving food to individual persons or groups of persons at any place in the city other than at the location of the licensed food preparation facility. The preparation and delivery of box lunches from a licensed restaurant is not considered a catering function. City. The term "city" shall mean the City of Saint Paul and its corporate limits. City council. The term "city council" shall mean the council of the City of Saint Paul. Clean. The term "clean" shall mean free from physical, chemical and microbial substances discernible by ordinary sight or touch, by ultraviolet light or by artificial light, by the safranine-o dye test, or by microscopic or microbiological examination; and free from insects, vermin and debris. Commissary. The term "commissary" shall mean a food establishment in which food, equipment, utensils or supplies are kept, handled, cleaned, prepared, packaged or stored by a caterer or mobile food operator for service off the premises of the commissary. Condemn. The term "condemn" shall mean an order by the city prohibiting the use of food, equipment, utensils or supplies identified as failing to meet the standards of this chapter. Corrosion-resistant materials. The term "corrosion-resistant materials" shall mean those materials that maintain their original surface characteristics under prolonged influence of the food to be contacted, the normal use of cleaning compounds and bactericidal solutions, and other conditions-of-use environment. Easily cleanable. The term "easily cleanable" shall mean that surfaces are readily accessible and made of such materials and finish and so fabricated that residue may be effectively removed by practical and approved cleaning methods. Embargo. The term "embargo" shall mean the withholding of food, equipment, utensils from sale or use in any establishment that comes within the jurisdiction of this chapter until approval is given by the office for such sale or use. Employee. The term "employee" shall mean the owner, the licensee or any person working in a food establishment under the direction of the licensee or his or her designee. Equipment. The term "equipment" shall mean stoves, ovens, ranges, hoods, slicers, mixers, meat blocks, tables, counters, refrigerators, freezers, ice machines, microwave ovens, sinks, dishwashing machines, 2 of 31 6/28/99 2:52 PM