Regulatory Authorities Flashcards

An operation's permit to operate is suspended after an imminent health hazard is found. What must the operation do?

Answer: Close immediately until the hazard is corrected and approval is granted

A suspended permit means the operation must close until the regulatory authority approves reopening.

Which of these is considered an imminent health hazard that may require immediate closure?

Answer: An extended water service interruption

Loss of water service is an imminent health hazard because handwashing, cleaning, and cooking are compromised.

Who is responsible for keeping the establishment in compliance with food safety regulations between inspections?

Answer: The person in charge of the operation

The person in charge must ensure ongoing compliance every day, not just during inspections.

After an inspection, the report notes several violations with correction deadlines. What should the manager do first?

Answer: Determine why each violation occurred and fix the root cause promptly

Managers should correct violations quickly by identifying and fixing the underlying causes before any deadline.

Which agency regulates the safety of drinking water and approves sanitizer chemicals used in foodservice?

Answer: EPA

The EPA sets drinking water standards and registers sanitizers and pesticides.

A regulatory authority can take which of the following actions against a repeatedly non-compliant operation?

Answer: Revoke the operation's permit

Regulatory authorities can suspend or revoke permits for serious or repeated violations.

Why should a manager sign the inspection report even when disagreeing with a finding?

Answer: Signing only acknowledges receipt of the report, not agreement

A signature acknowledges the report was received and does not indicate agreement with its findings.