All food establishments are subject to being inspected at random and a minimum of two times per year.
The location supervisor will be notified of inspection upon arrival.
Food establishments scoring less than a 90 on a routine inspection will receive a compliance inspection, also at random, within 14 days of the routine inspection.
If an establishment scores less than a 90 on the compliance inspection, then the establishment will undergo a follow-up inspection within 5 days of the compliance inspection.
If an establishment scores less than a 90 on the follow-up inspection, then all operations will be ceased until all violations are corrected.
Pre-Opening Inspections
Facility and operating plans are required for review and approval before the construction of a food establishment, the conversion of an existing structure for use as a food establishment, and the remodeling of a food establishment or a change of the type of food establishment. Ensure that the Food Safety Team is involved in the early stages of planning to assist with food establishment requirements.
These establishments must undergo and pass a pre-opening inspection from the Food Safety Team prior to operating.
To receive approval, any violations found during the plan review or inspection must be corrected within the given time.
A HACCP plan must be submitted if a variance is required and if the food safety team determines that a food preparation or processing method requires a HACCP plan.
New concepts/remodels may not operate without a formal approval and a valid permit issued by a UH Food Safety Specialist.