C.M.R. 01, 001, ch. 346, § 001-346-1, subsec. 001-346-1-5

Current through 2024-51, December 18, 2024

Subsection 001-346-1-5 - Public Health Protection

A. The Department of Agriculture shall apply these Rules to promote its underlying purpose of safeguarding the public health and assuring that food is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented when offered to the consumer.

B. In enforcing the provisions of these Rules, the Department shall assess existing facilities or equipment that were in use before the effective date of these Rules based on the following considerations:

1. Whether the facility is in good repair and capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition;

2. Whether food contact surfaces comply with Section 6, Subsection 2;

3. Whether the capabilities or cooling, heating, and holding equipment are sufficient; and

4. The existence of a written agreement with the license holder that the facilities or equipment will be replaced as specified under Section 2, Subsection 11(A), (7), or upgraded or replaced as specified under Section 2, Subsection 11(A), (7), (a).

C.M.R. 01, 001, ch. 346, § 001-346-1, subsec. 001-346-1-5