Topics Related to Environmental Health

Pursuant To: Session Law 2022-11 (S372)

Source: Jon Fowlkes, Branch Head, On-site Water Protection Branch

Issue: Implementation of Session Law Provisions

Pursuant To: North Carolina Food Code Manual, Sections 8-201.13 and 3-502.12

Source: Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH Chief, Environmental Health Section

Question: Who Should Review HACCP Plans from Franchised or Chain Food Establishments?

Pursuant To: Session Law 2018-65 (HB573)  

https://www.ncleg.net/Sessions/2017/Bills/House/PDF/H573v5.pdf

Source: Nancy Deal; Branch Head, Onsite Water Protection

Issue: Well Setbacks and Casing Depth Requirements

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 Branch

Question: 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?

Pursuant To: Session Law 2018-114 (HB374) Sections 9 through 12

Source: Nancy Deal; Branch Head, Onsite Water Protection

Issue: Implementation of Session Law Provisions

Pursuant To: 15A NCAC 18A .2600 Rules Governing the Food Protection and Sanitation of Food Establishments (.2654) and North Carolina Food Code Manual (2009 Food Code, Parts 4-1 and 4-2)

Source: Larry D. Michael, Food Protection and Facilities Branch

Question: 

Do barbecue cookers need to meet the NSF/ANSI Standards?

Pursuant To: N.C.G.S. 130A-248; 15A NCAC 18A .2600

Source: Cindy R. Callahan, REHS Head, Food Protection and Facilities Branch

Questions / Issue: What food items may be donated? What rules must food establishments follow when donating food?

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 Branch

Question/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 4.14A 

Source: Nancy Deal, Onsite Water Protection Branch Head

Issue: 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: On-site Water Protection Branch/Attorney General’s Office review

Source: Nancy Deal, On-site Water Protection Branch Head Shane Smith, Food Protection and Facilities Branch Head

What is the design daily flow for an on-site wastewater treatment and dispersal system serving a mobile food unit or pushcart and its commissary?