Republic of the Philippines

City Of Angeles
17th SANGGUNIANG PANLUNGSOD

ORDINANCE NO. 488, S-2019

(PO-1085-03-19)

AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING ALL BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS THAT

SERVE/CATER FOOD TO GENERAL PUBLIC SITUATED IN ANGELES CITY TO USE
STAINLESS STEEL MATERIAL IN THEIR KITCHEN, SHELVES ETC. SO AS TO
AVOID MOLDS AND OTHER BACTERIA.
Whereas, Angeles City has been known as the Culinary Capital of the Philippines and this is one
reason why tourists flock the city all year round;
Whereas, being labeled as such, food businesses such as restaurants and the like continuously
grows in number thru the years and the city government ceaselessly devises various measures to
ensure that the food industry places cleanliness at the top of their priority lists;
Whereas, food safety and sanitation is an essential part of the food industry and while it is
important to be able to deliver food quickly and profitably, the importance of food safety and
sanitation cannot be underestimated.
Whereas, the City of Government of Angeles is committed to protect and promote the health,
sanitation and welfare of its people by ensuring that food preparation and cooking in the kitchens
of business establishments in the city are within the  food safety and sanitation standards;
NOW THEREFORE, be it resolved, as it hereby resolved, to pass an Ordinance requiring all
business establishments that serve/cater food to general public situated in Angeles City to use
stainless steel material in their kitchen, shelves etc. so as to avoid molds and other bacteria.
SECTION 1. TITLE. This Ordinance shall be called the “An Ordinance requiring all business
establishments that serve/cater food to general public situated in Angeles City to use stainless steel
material in their kitchen, shelves etc. so as to avoid molds and other bacteria”.
SECTION 2. PURPOSE OF THIS ORDINANCE.

A. To promote Cleanliness and sanitation as an absolute priorities in kitchens of business

establishments in the city.

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:

a. Bacteria-very small organisms that are found everywhere and are the cause of

many diseases;

b. BPLD/O- Business Permit and Licensing Division/Office;

c. Business Establishment-  a location where business is conducted, goods are made or

stored or processed or where services are rendered. It may include a commercial and/or
institutional land use;

d. CENRO- City Environment and Natural Resources Office;

e. Countertop- a flat surface for working on, especially in a kitchen;

f. DOH – Department of Health;

g. Food Establishment – any structure used to engaged in food business;

h. Mold- is a common type of fungus that thrives in moist, warm conditions;

i. Pest- an insect or small animal that is harmful or damages crops;

j. Stainless Steel- a form of steel containing chromium, resistant to tarnishing and rust;

SECTION 5. PRINCIPLES OF THE USAGE OF STAINLESS STEEL IN THE KITCHENS

OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENTS. All establishments mentioned under Section 3 of this
ordinance shall abide by the following specifications:

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.;

c. Information, Education, Communication (CHO- Sanitation Division)– Conduct of massive

IEC activities in collaboration with appropriate public or private agencies on proper kitchen
sanitation and hygiene to increase level of awareness and commitment of the public to proper
food safety and handling.

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:

i. First Offense – Fine of P 1,000.00 and the Issuance of a Notice of Violation

ii. Second Offense – Fine of P3,000.00 and the Issuance of a Notice of Violation
iii. Third Offense- Fine of P5,000.00 and the Issuance of a Cease and Desist Order
and/or cancellation of Business Permit.

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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Sponsored by Councilors Joseph Alfie T. Bonifacio, Edgardo D. Pamintuan, Jr.,

Jae Vincent T. Flores, Jeremias M. Alejandrino and Danilo D. Lacson

Seconded by Councilors Arnoah Prince D. Mandani and Joseph G. Ponce

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UNANIMOUSLY APPROVED by the Members Present: Councilors Edgardo D.

Pamintuan, Jr., Joseph Alfie T. Bonifacio, Danilo D. Lacson, Joseph G. Ponce, Amos B. Rivera,
Jae Vincent T. Flores, Jeremias M. Alejandrino and Arnoah Prince D. Mandani during Special
Session No. 06 held on May 28, 2019.

Approved by His Honor, the City Mayor on ____________________.

APPROVED:

ATTY. EDGARDO D. PAMINTUAN JERICHO G. AGUAS

City Mayor Acting City Vice Mayor & Presiding Officer

ATTESTED:

LEONARDO KIRK I. GALANZA ATTY. MARK PHILIP B. LUMBOY

Executive Assistant V Department Head II/City Secretary

*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