Evaluation of State Foodservice Sanitation Programs

Outlined are procedures for evaluating foodservice sanitation programs with State Foodservice Sanitation Rating Officers certified by the Food and Drug Administration. Modifications are outlined to provide more continuity between the sanitary status of the establishments within the jurisdiction being evaluated and enforcement program being carried out by the regulatory agency. A greater degree of program uniformity is needed as the present trend of interjurisdictional movement of prepared foods for direct service to the consumer continues and increases. The increasing number of chain foodservice establishments also increases the need for standardized and certified foodservice programs and personnel.