Section R392-103-3 - Definitions(1) "Certificate" means the documentation of food handler training completion indicating passing of a Department approved exam.(2) "Cross Contact" means the unintentional transfer of an allergen from a food or food-contact surface containing an allergen to a food or food-contact surface that does not contain the allergen.(3) "Cross Contamination" means the process by which microorganisms are unintentionally transferred with harmful effect to food or food contact surfaces from other food, food contact surfaces, food handlers, or equipment.(4) "Department" means the Utah Department of Health.(5) "Double Handwash" means to wash hands in a handwashing sink immediately after using the toilet room or changing a diaper and then washing the hands again after entering the food preparation or food service area, but before handling food.(6) "Food Handler" means a person who works with unpackaged food, food equipment or utensils, or food-contact surfaces for a food establishment or food truck as defined in Rules R392-100 or R392-102 respectively.(7) "Food Handler Applicant" or "applicant" means a person who is seeking or receiving training from an approved food handler training provider, or a person who holds a certificate and has made application with a Local Health Officer to obtain a food handler permit.(8) "Food Handler Permit" or "permit" means a permit issued by a local health department to allow a person to work as a food handler.(9) "Food Service Establishment" has the same meaning as provided in Subsection 26-15a-102(3).(10) "Independent Instructional Design and Testing Expert" means a person who has received training and has a graduate degree from an accredited university with a certification in psychometrics and expertise in instructional design.(11) "Instructor" means an individual who is qualified to instruct an approved food handler program on behalf of a provider.(12) "Local Health Department" has the same meaning as provided in Subsection 26A-1-102(5).(13) "Local Health Officer" means the director of the jurisdictional local health department as defined in Title 26A, Chapter 1, or designated representative.(14) "Person in Charge" means the person present at a food service establishment or temporary food service event who is responsible for its operation at the time of inspection by the local health officer.(15) "Training Provider" means an entity that provides a food handler training program and exam approved by the Utah Department of Health.Utah Admin. Code R392-103-3
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2017-22, effective 10/25/2017Amended by Utah State Bulletin Number 2020-19, effective 9/15/2020