South Carolina Code of Regulations
Chapter 61 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Subchapter 61-25 - Retail Food Establishments
Chapter 61-25.8 - COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
Part 61-25.8-4 - INSPECTION AND CORRECTION OF VIOLATIONS
Section 61-25.8-405 - Correction of Violations

Universal Citation: SC Code Regs 61-25.8-405

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 9, September 27, 2024

8-405.11 Correction of Violations.

(A) The completed inspection report form shall specify a period of time for the correction of the violations found. Implementation of corrective action of all violations shall be within the following specified time periods:
(1) All priority and priority foundation violations shall be corrected immediately. Considering the nature of the potential hazard involved and the complexity of the corrective action needed, the Department may schedule a follow-up inspection not to exceed ten (10) calendar days from the date of the inspection. Pf

(2) All core violations that are operational shall be corrected as soon as possible. Verification of correction will be made at the time of the next routine inspection or earlier if deemed necessary by the Department.

(3) Except as specified in (4) of this section, all consecutive core violations shall be corrected as soon as possible. A follow-up inspection shall be conducted to confirm correction within ten (10) calendar days from the date of the inspection.

(4) All core violations that are structural shall be corrected by the next routine inspection; however, additional time, not to exceed twelve (12) months, may be granted when such allowances present no public health hazard and the permit holder provides a written schedule for compliance.

(B) When a retail food establishment's routine inspection score is in the Grade C range or lower (less than 78 points), a subsequent routine inspection must be performed within sixty (60) calendar days of that C grade or lower inspection.

(C) Other than occurrences where a third consecutive inspection is rated below seventy (70) as described in 8-904.110 (C), when the rating score of the retail food establishment is less than seventy (70):
(1) The retail food establishment shall be downgraded to a grade C.

(2) Immediate corrective action on all identified priority, priority foundation, and core violations shall be initiated. Pf
(a) If priority and priority foundation violations cannot be corrected immediately the retail food establishment will be given the opportunity to cease all operations and close the facility voluntarily.

(b) If the retail food establishment refuses to cease operations voluntarily, the Department shall declare an imminent health hazard under 8-404.10.P

(3) Once a retail food establishment is closed, the retail food establishment will be allowed to reopen when all priority and priority foundation violations are corrected, as determined by the Department.

(4) A follow-up inspection shall be conducted within seventy-two (72) hours from the date of the inspection and as often as necessary to assure correction. If the retail food establishment fails to score seventy (70) or above on the follow-up inspection, action to suspend the permit shall be initiated.

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