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Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-27

Food preparation

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Operative Text

Syracuse, N.Y., Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27 § 27-27
All spaces to be used for food preparation shall contain suitable space and equipment to store, prepare and serve foods in a sanitary manner. There shall be adequate facilities and services for the sanitary disposal of food wastes and refuse, including facilities for temporary storage.
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Plain English

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-27 establishes that any area designated for food preparation in a dwelling must have sufficient space and equipment to handle food storage, preparation, and serving in a sanitary way. The rule also requires that adequate facilities exist for disposing of food waste and refuse, including a means of temporarily storing that waste before final disposal. Together, these requirements set a baseline sanitation standard for residential food-preparation spaces.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-27, compliant property operators generally ensure that kitchen and food-preparation areas are equipped with functional storage, preparation surfaces, and serving space that meet sanitary standards. They also provide or maintain refuse-disposal infrastructure—such as waste receptacles and designated temporary storage areas—so that food waste can be contained and removed without creating unsanitary conditions. Routine inspections of these spaces help operators identify and address deficiencies before they become code violations.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Syracuse Rev. Gen. Ord. ch. 27, art. 3 § 27-27 gives occupants a basis to expect that their food-preparation areas are properly equipped and that adequate refuse-disposal facilities are provided and maintained. If a kitchen lacks sufficient sanitary equipment or if waste-disposal facilities are absent or broken, that condition may constitute a code violation that can be reported to the City of Syracuse's code enforcement office. Tenant-rights organizations in the Syracuse area can help residents understand what documentation to gather and what general options may be available when these standards are not met.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Related Rules

§ 244.260
Compliance required
§ 14.567
ADOPTED BY REFERENCE
§ 244.340
Sewer and water connections

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