12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-30

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 12VAC5-421-30 - Purpose

This chapter has been promulgated by the board to specify the following requirements to protect public health:

1. A procedure for obtaining a license (permit);

2. Criteria for assuring the safe preparation, handling, protection and/or temperature control for food;

3. Criteria for the safe and sanitary maintenance, storage, operation and use of equipment;

4. Requirements that food establishments utilize an approved water supply and sewage disposal system;

5. Requirements for toilet and cleansing facilities for employees;

6. Criteria for vector and pest control;

7. Requirements for the sanitary maintenance and use of food establishment's physical plant;

8. Requirements for appropriate lighting and ventilation not otherwise provided for in the Uniform Statewide Building Code; and

9. A classification system for food establishments.

12 Va. Admin. Code § 5-421-30

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 18, Issue 10, eff. March 1, 2002; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 37, Issue 18, eff. 6/10/2021.

Statutory Authority: §§ 35.1-11 and 35.1-14 of the Code of Virginia.