Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 16 - Health and Welfare, Department of
Rule 16.02.19 - IDAHO FOOD CODE
Section 16.02.19.831 - SUMMARY SUSPENSION OF LICENSE
Current through August 31, 2023
The regulatory authority may summarily suspend a license to operate a food establishment when it determines an imminent health hazard exists. (4-6-23)
01. Reasons a Summary Suspension May Be Issued. When a food establishment does not follow the principles of food safety, a foodborne illness is found, or an environmental health hazard exists and public safety cannot be assured by the continued operation of the food establishment, a summary suspension may be issued. The following are some reasons the regulatory authority may determine a summary suspension is necessary: (4-6-23)
02. Prior Notification Is Not Required for a Summary Suspension. Upon providing a written notice of summary suspension to the license holder or person in charge, the regulatory authority may suspend a food establishment's license without prior warning, notice of hearing, or hearing. (4-6-23)
03. Written Notice of Summary Suspension. The regulatory authority must give the license holder or person in charge a written notice with the following information when suspending a license. (4-6-23)
04. Length of Summary Suspension. The suspension will remain in effect until the conditions cited in the notice of suspension no longer exist and their elimination has been confirmed by the regulatory authority during a re-inspection. (4-6-23)
05. Re-Inspection of Food Establishment. The regulatory authority will conduct a re-inspection of the food establishment within two (2) working days of receiving a written request stating the condition for the suspension no longer exists. (4-6-23)
06. Reinstatement of License. The regulatory authority will immediately reinstate the suspended license if the re-inspection determines the public health hazard no longer exists. The regulatory authority will provide a written notice of reinstatement to the license holder or person in charge. (4-6-23)