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CFSAN/Retail Food Safety Team
DRAFT: February 28, 1998;
DRAFT: April 24, 2001;
DRAFT: June 28, 2001;
DRAFT: April 2003; DRAFT: January 2005
STANDARD NO. 6
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
This standard applies to all compliance and enforcement activities used by a jurisdiction to achieve compliance with regulations.
Requirement Summary
Compliance and enforcement activities result in follow-up actions for out-of-control risk factors and timely correction of code violations
Description of Requirement
Compliance and enforcement encompasses all voluntary and regulatory actions taken to achieve compliance with regulations. Voluntary corrective action includes, but is not limited to, such activities as on-site corrections at time of inspection, voluntary destruction, risk control plans and remedial training. Enforcement action includes, but is not limited to, such activities as warning letters, re-inspection, citations, administrative fines, permit suspension and hearings. Compliance and enforcement options may vary depending on state and local law.
The program must demonstrate credible follow-up for each violation noted during an inspection, with particular emphasis being placed on risk factors that most often contribute to foodborne illness and Food Code interventions intended to prevent foodborne illness. The resolution of out-of-compliance risk factors and/or food code interventions must be documented in each establishment record. The essential program elements required to meet this standard are:
Outcome
The desired outcome of this standard is an effective compliance and enforcement program that is implemented consistently to achieve compliance with regulatory requirements.
Documentation
The quality records needed for this standard include: