San Marcos’ food safety code could see some changes soon as the city strives to stay in line with state regulations while meeting local needs.
At a city council work session meeting last week, Stacy Wright from the city’s environmental health department and Jeff Caldwell, director of neighborhood services, gave a presentation on proposed amendments to the food safety code that would make paperwork easier for food establishments and meet the specific needs of the community.
Wright said that the city has 376 fixed food establishments – restaurants – that are inspected twice a year, along with 34 mobile units that are inspected twice a year, along with three farmers markets. The cottage food industry – at-home preparation of non-hazardous foods, like baked goods – is not regulated by the city, Wright said.
