(Effective until March 1, 2022.)
Report of findings—Refusal to sign acknowledgment (2009 FDA Food Code 8-403.40).
The regulatory authority shall:
(1) Inform the
person who declines to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of inspectional findings as specified under WAC
246-215-08440 that:
(a) An acknowledgment of receipt is not an agreement with the findings;
(b) Refusal to sign an acknowledgment of receipt does not affect the permit holder's obligation to correct the violations noted in the inspection report within the time frames specified; and
(c) A refusal to sign an acknowledgment of receipt is noted in the inspection report and conveyed to the regulatory authority's historical record for the food establishment; and
(2) Make a final request that the person in charge sign an acknowledgment receipt of inspectional findings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-08445, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]
(Effective March 1, 2022.)
Report of findings—Refusal to sign acknowledgment (FDA Food Code 8-403.40).
The regulatory authority shall:
(1) Inform the person who declines to sign an acknowledgment of receipt of inspectional findings as specified under WAC 246-215-08440 that:
(a) An acknowledgment of receipt is not an agreement with the findings;
(b) Refusal to sign an acknowledgment of receipt does not affect the permit holder's obligation to correct the violations noted in the inspection report within the time frames specified; and
(c) A refusal to sign an acknowledgment of receipt is noted in the inspection report and conveyed to the regulatory authority's historical record for the food establishment; and
(2) Make a final request that the person in charge sign an acknowledgment receipt of inspectional findings.
[Statutory Authority: RCW
43.20.050 and
43.20.145. WSR 21-01-122, § 246-215-08445, filed 12/15/20, effective 3/1/22; WSR 13-03-109, § 246-215-08445, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.]