Section 246-215-08400 - Frequency-Establishing inspection interval (FDA Food Code 8-401.10)(1) Except as specified in subsections (2) and (3) of this section, the REGULATORY AUTHORITY shall inspect a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT at least once every six months.(2) The REGULATORY AUTHORITY may increase the interval between inspections beyond six months if: (a) The FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is fully operating under an APPROVED and validated HACCP PLAN as specified under WAC 246-215-08215 and 246-215-08120(1) and (2);(b) The FOOD ESTABLISHMENT is assigned a less frequent inspection frequency based on a written RISK-based inspection schedule developed by the REGULATORY AUTHORITY, or set by state or federal LAW, and uniformly applied throughout the jurisdiction; or(c) The establishment's operation involves only coffee service and other unPACKAGED or prePACKAGED FOOD that is not TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD such as carbonated BEVERAGES and snack FOOD such as chips, nuts, popcorn and pretzels.(3) The REGULATORY AUTHORITY shall inspect a TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENT during its PERMIT period, unless the REGULATORY AUTHORITY develops a written RISK-based plan for exempting certain categories of TEMPORARY FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS from inspection that is uniformly applied throughout the jurisdiction.Wash. Admin. Code § 246-215-08400
Amended by WSR 21-01-122, Filed 12/15/2020, effective 1/15/2021Statutory Authority: RCW 43.20.050 and 43.20.145. 13-03-109, § 246-215-08400, filed 1/17/13, effective 5/1/13.