Sanitary and related conditions.
El Paso City Code § 5.07.050
in effect5.07.050 - Sanitary and related conditions.
A. Each owner/operator of a boarding home facility must be responsible for maintaining the dwelling and premises in a clean and sanitary condition.
B. Each owner/operator must be responsible for the extermination of any insects, rodents or other pests in the rooms occupied by residents, storage areas, attics, or on the premises and yard.
C. Each facility shall meet all applicable state and local sanitary codes.
D. Poisonous, toxic, and flammable materials shall:
1. Be stored and maintained away from bed linens, towels, or kitchen equipment;
2. Be prominently and distinctly labeled for easy identification of contents; and
3. Not be used in a way that contaminates food equipment or utensils, or in a way that constitutes a hazard to employees or residents.
E. All food and drink shall be:
1. Clean, free from spoilage, pathogenic organisms, toxic chemicals, and other harmful substances;
2. Prepared, stored, handled, and served so as to be safe for human consumption;
3. Maintained at a temperature of 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below for foods subject to spoilage;
4. Maintained at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above at all times for hot foods ready to serve;
5. Maintained in the freezer at a temperature of no higher than 0 degrees Fahrenheit; and
6. Stored in food containers that are appropriately labeled, dated and protected from flies, insects, rodents, dust, and moisture.
F. With the exception of service animals for the disabled birds, cats, dogs or other animals are not permitted in rooms or areas in which food is prepared, stored or where utensils are washed or stored.
G. Employees or residents engaged in food handling shall:
1. Observe sanitary methods, including hand washing as appropriate; and
2. Not be assigned to preparing foods for others at the facility if carrying a disease that can be transmitted to others.
3. Regardless of the number of residents, each boarding home facility shall hold a valid food handling permit issued by the applicable local or state regulatory authority in the name of the owner/operator and for the specific boarding home facility.
4. If preparing meals for residents, staff must have a food-handler's permit.
H. Each boarding home facility shall be equipped with a first aid kit as recommended by the American Red Cross.
(Ord. No. 17691, § 1, 12-6-2011, eff. 2-29-2012)
Source: City of El Paso, City Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/tx/el_paso/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT5BULIPERE_CH5.07BOHOFA_5.07.050SARECOFetched: 10/28/2026