posty Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://www.kens5.com/news/A-local-lingerie...t-94220489.html Rosemary Benitez thought it was a joke at first. She was told her store was going to need a food permit in order to stay in business. But Benitez doesn't own a restaurant. She owns the Shades of Love lingerie store on West Bitters road. Shades of Love sells racy lingerie, high heel shoes, adult toys and items meant to enhance a couple's sex life. However, some of those items are edible. That's why the health department ruled the store needed a food permit. The permit costs about $230 a year. It also means the store is subject to regular health inspections. Beneitez says, "Everything is sold as novelty. Everything in the box says 'novelty item' only... It's not something you sit down and actually eat. It's more for licking and tasting. Edible? No. It's not going to fill you up." San Antonio's Sanitarian Services Manager, Stephen Barschewski, told us, "Any facility in the city of San Antonio that sells edible substance requires a food establishment permit. One, it's the law. Two, in case there's a recall, we certainly want to know the source." Beneitez countered back, "I don't think you would actually eat, lick, or taste enough of this that it would cause a big problem (as in food recalls). It's absurd to me." KENS 5 has learned of other stores, like Dillard's department stores and several auto parts stores, that are also required to have food permits. The reason is because they sell chocolate bars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driveby Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 permits + fines = revenue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 only in TEXAS, OUR TEXAS, OH HAIL THE MIGHTY STATE, TEXAS OUR TEXAS, SO WONDERFUL AND GREAT... .. didnt they ban sex toys a few years back..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 They should only have to get a permit if the edible undies are size 14 and over. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delicious_bass Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 http://www.kens5.com/news/A-local-lingerie...t-94220489.html Rosemary Benitez thought it was a joke at first. She was told her store was going to need a food permit in order to stay in business. But Benitez doesn't own a restaurant. She owns the Shades of Love lingerie store on West Bitters road. Shades of Love sells racy lingerie, high heel shoes, adult toys and items meant to enhance a couple's sex life. However, some of those items are edible. That's why the health department ruled the store needed a food permit. The permit costs about $230 a year. It also means the store is subject to regular health inspections. Beneitez says, "Everything is sold as novelty. Everything in the box says 'novelty item' only... It's not something you sit down and actually eat. It's more for licking and tasting. Edible? No. It's not going to fill you up." San Antonio's Sanitarian Services Manager, Stephen Barschewski, told us, "Any facility in the city of San Antonio that sells edible substance requires a food establishment permit. One, it's the law. Two, in case there's a recall, we certainly want to know the source." Beneitez countered back, "I don't think you would actually eat, lick, or taste enough of this that it would cause a big problem (as in food recalls). It's absurd to me." KENS 5 has learned of other stores, like Dillard's department stores and several auto parts stores, that are also required to have food permits. The reason is because they sell chocolate bars. Pretty stupid if you ask me. I mean, a box of roofing nails is technically "edible". Does that mean Home Depot should have to have a food permit? I think Stephen Barschewski needs to pull his head out his ass or (at least) choose his wording more carefully... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 only in TEXAS, OUR TEXAS, OH HAIL THE MIGHTY STATE, TEXAS OUR TEXAS, SO WONDERFUL AND GREAT... .. didnt they ban sex toys a few years back..... That would explain all the phone calls... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 They should only have to get a permit if the edible undies are size 14 and over. That just ruined my appetite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 More stupidity for the sake of money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt770 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 Do people actually buy these stupid things? I can't imagine it would kill this business to stop selling a gimmicky item. Still a dumb law. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEC=UGA Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) Do people actually buy these stupid things? I can't imagine it would kill this business to stop selling a gimmicky item. Still a dumb law. I'm wearing a pair right now I like for them to marinate over the course of the day. Edited May 19, 2010 by SEC=UGA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 I'm wearing a pair right now I like for them to marinate over the course of the day. That's nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) Pretty stupid if you ask me. I mean, a box of roofing nails is technically "edible". Does that mean Home Depot should have to have a food permit? Yeah. A box of roofing nails. What a dumb comparison. E2A: And, FWIW, Home Depots DO have food permits since they sell candy. Edited May 19, 2010 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikesVikes Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 (edited) Well there goes the all you can eat specials. Edited May 19, 2010 by MikesVikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddahj Posted May 19, 2010 Share Posted May 19, 2010 They should only have to get a permit if the edible undies are size 14 and over. They could feed a family of 4 in a 3rd world nation for a month or so. That just ruined my appetite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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