Regulatory Authorities Flashcards
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A health inspector arrives during the lunch rush and asks to inspect the kitchen. What should the manager do?
Answer: Ask for identification, then accompany the inspector during the inspection
Managers should verify the inspector's credentials and then cooperate by accompanying them throughout the inspection.
Which agency is responsible for inspecting meat, poultry, and egg products at the processing level?
Answer: USDA
The USDA inspects and regulates meat, poultry, and egg processing plants.
The FDA Food Code is best described as what?
Answer: Science-based recommendations that state and local agencies may adopt as law
The Food Code is a model of recommendations that becomes enforceable only when adopted by state or local jurisdictions.
If an inspector cites a violation the manager believes is incorrect, what is the appropriate first step?
Answer: Discuss the item with the inspector and ask how compliance is determined
Managers should professionally discuss disputed findings with the inspector and can later follow the formal appeal process.
Which level of government typically conducts routine inspections of restaurants and foodservice operations?
Answer: State or local regulatory authorities
Day-to-day restaurant inspections are carried out by state or local health departments.
During an inspection, the manager should do all of the following EXCEPT:
Answer: Offer the inspector free food to gain favor
Offering food or gifts to an inspector is inappropriate and can be seen as a bribe.
The CDC's primary role in food safety is to:
Answer: Investigate foodborne-illness outbreaks and provide public health data
The CDC investigates outbreaks and conducts research and surveillance on foodborne illness.