§ 18.092. Inspections.

(a)

Inspections. An inspection of a food service establishment or a food vending machine shall be performed at least once every six months. Additional inspections of the food service establishment or food vending machine shall be performed as often as necessary for the enforcement of this division.

(b)

Priorities. If the department cannot inspect every food service establishment or food vending machine, then the department shall prioritize the inspection frequency based upon the following factors:

(1)

Past performance for noncompliance with critical rules;

(2)

Past performance for noncompliance with noncritical rules;

(3)

The hazards associated with the particular foods that are prepared, stored, or served;

(4)

The type of operation including the methods and extent of food storage, preparation, and service;

(5)

The number of people served;

(6)

Whether the population served is a highly susceptible population; and

(7)

Any other relevant risk factor.

(b)

Reinspections. The department shall reinspect the food service establishment or food vending machines in accordance with the guidelines in 25 TAC §229.171(l) if the department finds critical violations during the inspection, if the department gives more than 30 demerits during the inspection, or if the establishment or machine is not ready for inspection.

(Ord. No. 2003-46, § 1, 7-23-03)