May 22, 2012  
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Important Rule Changes to the NC Food Service Rules

The upcoming changes to the current Rules Governing the Sanitation of Food Service Establishments 15A NCAC 18A .2600 were derived from the 2009 FDA Food Code to allow for more science-based regulatory inspections in NC. The following are just a few of the changes that will directly affect current food safety procedures:

  • Cold holding – a 41ºF or below requirement will be phased in over a three-year period.
  • Food handlers will not be allowed to touch ready-to-eat (RTE) foods with their bare hands. 
  • The person in charge (PIC) must pass a food safety test that is part of an accredited program.
  • Consumer Advisory to inform customers of the significantly increased risk of consuming raw or undercooked  foods such as beef, eggs, fish, lamb, pork, poultry or shellfish.
  • Date marking all ready-to-eat (RTE), potentially hazardous foods.

Visit the N.C Department of Health and Human Services to preview the Proposed Rule and/or make comments. (Comments for this rule will not be accepted after 05/14/2012)


About Environmental Health

The Union County Environmental Health Division is a part of the Union County Health Department. The Environmental Health Division strives to promote a healthy environment by conducting daily activities designed to prevent disease, educate the public, and enforce regulations. We achieve this goal through the development and implementation of programs, including, but not limited to, Drinking Water, Solid Waste, Food and Lodging, On-site Wastewater, and Vectors. The success of these programs revolves around a well trained staff, coordination with other agencies, and the public.


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500 N. Main St. Suite 47
Monroe, NC 28112
Phone: (704)283-3553
Fax: (704)283-3825

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