(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Use for intended purpose—Public health protection (2009 FDA Food Code 8-101.10).
(1) The
regulatory authority shall apply this chapter to promote its underlying purpose, as specified under WAC
246-215-01105, of safeguarding public health and ensuring that
food is safe, un
adulterated, and honestly presented when offered to the
consumer.
(2) In enforcing the provision of this chapter, the regulatory authority shall assess existing facilities or equipment that were in use before the effective date of this chapter based on the following considerations:
(a) Whether the facilities or equipment are in good repair and capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition;
(b) Whether food-contact surfaces comply with Part 4, Subpart A;
(c) Whether the capacities of cooling, heating, and holding
equipment are sufficient to comply with WAC
246-215-04300; and
(d) The existence of a documented agreement with the
permit holder that the facilities or
equipment will be replaced as specified under WAC
246-215-08350(7).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-08100, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Use for intended purpose—Public health protection (FDA Food Code 8-101.10).
(1) The regulatory authority shall apply this chapter to promote its underlying purpose, as specified under WAC 246-215-01105, of safeguarding public health and ensuring that food is safe, unadulterated, and honestly presented when offered to the consumer.
(2) In enforcing the provision of this chapter, the regulatory authority shall assess existing facilities or equipment that were in use before the effective date of this chapter based on the following considerations:
(a) Whether the facilities or equipment are in good repair and capable of being maintained in a sanitary condition;
(b) Whether food-contact surfaces comply with Part 4, Subpart A;
(c) Whether the capacities of cooling, heating, and holding equipment are sufficient to comply with WAC 246-215-04300; and
(d) The existence of a documented agreement with the permit holder that the facilities or equipment will be replaced as specified under WAC 246-215-08350(7).
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-08100, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-08100, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]