Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 130A-248; 15A NCAC 18A .2600Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestions / Issue: What food items may be donated? What rules must food establishments follow when donating food?
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Pursuant To: The Rules Governing the Sanitation of Child Care Centers, 15A NCAC 18A .2801 Definitions (7) “Disinfecting Solutions”, which states in part “products registered with the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency as hospital grade germicides or disinfectants or as disinfectants for safe use in schools, child care centers, institutions or restaurants are also approved disinfectants, provided the manufacturer’s Material Safety Data Sheets are kept on file at the child care center and the instructions for use are followed.”
Pursuant To: Rules Governing the Sanitation of Child Care Centers,15A NCAC 18A .2800Source: Kimly Blount, Field Supervisor Children’s Environmental HealthQuestions / Issues: Are kitchens in child care centers required to be inaccessible children when not in use? Does making the kitchen area inaccessible to children impede egress from these facilities during emergencies?
Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 130A-248; 15A NCAC18A .2600Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion/Issue: Determining change of ownership, permitting protocols, applicable status codes and respective fees.This position statement replaces the 1997 “Hot Topics Video Questions” document.
Pursuant To: Senate Bill 346 / S.L. 2011-335 Exempt Cooking Schools from Food Regulations; N.C.G.S. 130-250(14)Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion/Issue: When is a cooking school exempt and when is a food establishment permit required?This position statement replaces the April 30, 2007, Cooking Schools/Classes Memo.
Pursuant To: Session Law 2015-286, Section 4.14(j): Amendment to §130A-342 (b)Source: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch HeadSession Law (SL) 2015-286 became effective October 22, 2015. The purpose of this document is to summarize Section 4.14(j) of this law and provide guidance on its implementation.The relevant section of this Session Law in its entirety including the amended language is as follows:
Pursuant To: Session Law 2015-286 Section 4.14A Source: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch HeadIssue: Clarification of Amendment to §90A-72 (a)(7)Session Law (SL) 2015-286 became effective October 22, 2015. The purpose of this memorandum is to summarize Section 4.14A of the law and provide guidance on its implementation. The relevant section of this Session Law in its entirety including the amended (underlined) language is as follows:
Pursuant To: Session Law 2014-120, Section 22, Amend Hotel Carbon Monoxide Alarm RequirementSource: Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH Chief, Environmental Health SectionQuestion / Issue: What is the role of local health departments and what procedures are to be followed for enforcement of the amended carbon monoxide alarm requirements in Session Law 2014-120?
Pursuant To: North Carolina Food Code Manual, Part 3-201Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion / Issue: Assessing Approved Sources for Cultivated Mushrooms in Food EstablishmentsDiscussion / RationaleThe North Carolina Food Code Manual Section 3-201.16 states:
Pursuant To: Senate Bill 7 (S.L. 2015-104), N.C.G.S. 130A-248(c1)Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities BranchQuestion: What are the requirements that must be in place for a pushcart or mobile food unit to expand their food service, what type of foods are allowed to be prepared and served, and what type of food protection must be provided?